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These days many of us find ourselves trying to escape the reality of death – but the fact is we will all have to face it at some point. In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard reflects on what we have to gain from a deepened appreciation of the reality of death.

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Bernard Toutounji is a freelance Australian writer and speaker with a theological formation. He has had articles published in both print and online journals including The Punch, Online Opinion and Mercator Net.

You can also follow his column at foolishwisdom.com 

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“The greatest disease in the West today is not TB or leprosy; it is being unwanted, unloved, and uncared for.” – Blessed Mother Teresa.

The Christmas Season is a joyful time for many of us, but for those on the outskirts of society and those who are far from loved ones it can be a time of deep sadness. In this edition of Foolish Wisdom, Bernard challenges us to reach out beyond our comfort zone to welcome those who are alone.

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Bernard Toutounji is a freelance Australian writer and speaker with a theological formation. He has had articles published in both print and online journals including The Punch, Online Opinion and Mercator Net.

You can also follow his column at foolishwisdom.com 

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New Years Eve is just around the corner, and that means cities allover the world are forking out millions for extravagant  fireworks displays. Is this reasonable? Could that money be put to better use? Bernard reflects on this issue in the latest edition of Foolish Wisdom. 

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Bernard Toutounji is a freelance Australian writer and speaker with a theological formation. He has had articles published in both print and online journals including The Punch, Online Opinion and Mercator Net.

You can also follow his column at foolishwisdom.com 

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With all the childhood wonder associated with Christmas, it’s easy to get caught in the trap of thinking that it’s a season for children. In this edition of Foolish Wisdom Bernard reflects why, on the contrary, Christmas requires a mature faith.

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Bernard Toutounji is a freelance Australian writer and speaker with a theological formation. He has had articles published in both print and online journals including The Punch, Online Opinion and Mercator Net.

You can also follow his column at foolishwisdom.com 

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As the Christmas Season rolls around Bernard reflects on a valuable lesson he learned from his wife and her carefully crafted Christmas wish lists.

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Bernard Toutounji is a freelance Australian writer and speaker with a theological formation. He has had articles published in both print and online journals including The Punch, Online Opinion and Mercator Net.

You can also follow his column at foolishwisdom.com 

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The legalisation of same-sex marriage is often presented as the last hurdle in the battle to end discrimination – but is discrimination always a bad thing?

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Bernard Toutounji is a freelance Australian writer and speaker with a theological formation. He has had articles published in both print and online journals including The Punch, Online Opinion and Mercator Net.

You can also follow his column at foolishwisdom.com 

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There are always going to people in our lives who seem like a burden and make us a little uncomfortable just by being around… so what are we to do?

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Bernard Toutounji is a freelance Australian writer and speaker with a theological formation. He has had articles published in both print and online journals including The Punch, Online Opinion and Mercator Net.

You can also follow his column at foolishwisdom.com 

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Bernard reflects on why, for baptised Catholics, not all weddings are marriages.

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Bernard Toutounji is a freelance Australian writer and speaker with a theological formation. He has had articles published in both print and online journals including The Punch, Online Opinion and Mercator Net.

You can also follow his column at foolishwisdom.com 

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“You might have heard someone say ‘that is your truth’ or ‘this is my truth’ but we should not allow such a statement to pass unchallenged. If something is true then by its very nature it must be true for everyone.”

Bernard reflects on why truth cannot be decided by popular vote.

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Bernard Toutounji is a freelance Australian writer and speaker with a theological formation. He has had articles published in both print and online journals including The Punch, Online Opinion and Mercator Net.

You can also follow his column at foolishwisdom.com 

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What would you say if you were told your tax dollars were contributing to the destruction of the family in impoverished countries? Bernard reflects on how Western countries are using their foreign aid budgets…  

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Bernard Toutounji is a freelance Australian writer and speaker with a theological formation. He has had articles published in both print and online journals including The Punch, Online Opinion and Mercator Net.

You can also follow his column at foolishwisdom.com 

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