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Address at the conference ‘Ageing well Victoria 2022 – Riding the waves of change’ conducted by the Australian Association of Gerontology at the City of Melbourne Bowls Club, 3 June 2022.
. I spend about one hour in meditation every day, and have done so for over 60 years. It has been invaluable for health of body, mind and spirit. In meditation, I become very still and from this stillness a great energy arises. It is based on a great sense of confidence. I know I am loved. It is a time of peace and joy, of deep awareness and surprise, of discovery and intimacy.
. I am a Catholic priest and have been profoundly influenced by the Hindu spiritual tradition. This has led to involvement with the different faith traditions of Melbourne. The work of interfaith dialogue with Muslims, and Jews, Hindus and Buddhists, is fascinating and stimulating. I am still involved in it and still feel of use in developing harmony among peoples.