Hi Fighter, Once again it’s been too long since I’ve posted. 🙁 I’m back in Oz now, well ensconced with my family. Even so, a large part of my heart remains in Syria. So many memories and images continue to turn over in my mind. Not all of them are good but all are full of […]
Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four
Peace Pilgrimage to Syria – peace work in Iran Read More »
Hi Fighter, Are we on the eve of Armageddon? It’s Father Dave, and I confess that as I write to you today I’m feeling sick in my stomach. It’s not something that I ate or drank (though I have had a second glass of red tonight to steel my nerves). It’s Syria, and it’s what
Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four
Weekly Missive – August 28th, 2013 Read More »
Hi Fighter, You’ll have to forgive me for the gap between missives. The last one (May 13) was sent out while I was still in Iran, enjoying a short respite with my dear friend Sheikh Mansour Leghaei. It was a two-day stopover between Syria and Sydney. I wish it had been longer. Since I got
Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four
Monday Missive – May 27th, 2013 Read More »
Hi Fighter, I left Syria yesterday and, quite frankly, the days spent there were amongst the most intense and meaningful of my life! I sensed as I crossed the border into Lebanon that I had left some of my heart behind in Damascus! I’m afraid I was a right pain to those I sat next
Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four
Monday Missive – May 13th, 2013 Read More »
Hi Fighter, It’s Father Dave back with you again, and I confess that I’m kicking back a bit tonight. I’m taking it easy, as I feel rather tired. I’m not sure why I feel tired but I’ve abandoned my weekly half-marathon run tonight and am enjoying a glass of wine instead. I feel a bit
Preacher, Pugilist, Activist, Father of four
Monday Missive – January 21st, 2013 Read More »
