Members of Mr. Turnbull’s government have taken to sounding downright Trumpian in recent days.

If we think the Benedict Option is going to be easier than the messy reality of modern parish life, we have not yet seen it clearly.

Immigration is an ancient and contemporary reality; human beings have always sought better conditions for their lives.

“We’re trying to do something for our nation,” says Taylor Charging Crow. “We’re risking our lives. We’re risking our families.”

A crucified God is not the status quo, and it is isn’t made into the acceptable, the intellectually palatable, by the proclamation of the resurrection.

The decision is a victory for the several thousand camped near the construction site.