‘Footslogger’ gives voice to Bible ...

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14 March 2004

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‘Footslogger’ gives voice to Bible ...

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‘Footslogger’ gives voice to Bible ...

LABOUR OF LOVE: Br Peter McCracken is looking for sponsors to finance reproduction of Bible cassettes as CDs

By Damir Govorcin

Br Peter McCracken says he has spent much of his life as “a trench-dwelling footslogger in the classrooms”.

As a Christian Brother for more than 50 years, Br Peter has made a significant contribution through his work of producing religious resources for schools.

His audio-visual productions, which have been used in classrooms across Australia and overseas, have been translated into a number of languages.

“I entered religious life because deep down I knew I wouldn’t be satisfied doing anything else except being dedicated to Christ,” he says. “But I had no idea what I would do when I became a Brother.

“My whole life has been about producing religious resources for schools. It’s something I have worked hard at and I’m passionate about.

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