Hearing
about Father Ted Kennedy's philosophy led me to St
Vincent's
Church in Redfern at a low time in my own faith. I wanted
to share in his celebration of faith in God and unconditional
acceptance and love of one's neighbour which is the
way he has always lived his life. Ted, through his wonderfully
insightful interpretation of the Gospels and Readings
and his challenging homilies, shows us all a vision
for the future. He lives as he speaks and for all those
years his physical presence was like a rock and anchor
for the aboriginal and distressed people who needed
shelter and a compassionate heart and ear. He also encouraged
us not to discriminate, not to fear change and to question
the established church on these matters. I thank him
for helping to begin to restore my respect in a seemingly
rigid and righteous church. In this congregation I have
met so many caring people.
by Cecilie Scarf
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