I have been to dozens of confirmation ceremonies over the years and expected this morning's celebration of the sacrament at St. Bede's College in Christchurch to be...
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on mission
It was a pleasure and a privilege to spend the past week in the Taranaki in the shadow of the mountain from which the region takes its name. A few months ago I was...
gift for children
A few weeks ago I was in a Catholic gift shop when a number of customers were searching for gifts for children preparing to receive communion for the first time. A...
a new thing
When I am leading a session I often discourage those in the group from taking notes. Schools probably still teach that it is helpful to write while listening, but I'm...
come with me
Hidden in the heart of today's Office of Readings is the episcopal motto of the first bishop of Christchurch John Joseph Grimes. Bishop Grimes was born in East London...
power-full prayer
Mount Carmel was a significant place for the prophets of Israel, especially Elijah 900 years before Christ. (you can read more about this in the first and second book...
hope in suffering
Perhaps it was being in the presence of so many Jesuits over the past weekend that stirred a deep gratitude in me for the Jesuits who have had a hand in my own...
ordination pics
Thanks to Peter Fleming for sharing his photos of the weekend's ordination, first Mass and social gatherings for the ordination to the priesthood of Rob Morris SJ. You...
grace abounds
Last night almost 400 people gathered at Hoyts Riccarton in Christchurch to watch the biblical drama Paul, Apostle of Christ. Since the movie is not being screened...
Rob Morris SJ
I was privileged to be taught by Jesuits, first at Holy Cross College in Mosgiel then in the US for post-graduate studies. These were remarkable men who did not fit...
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to meet Christ
This prayer is a literal translation of the prayer prayed in Italy and France 1400 years ago.
pre-prayering
As we make this Advent journey, walking together, set a few minutes at least a couple of times every day to practice recognising God
gratitude & support
Over the next few months your generosity will determine the rate of our growth.
journey continuing
Every day this month I have posted hundreds of beads to people all over the country. To date almost 15,000 Rosary Beads have been distributed.
the coronation
“There is a worldly or common idea of a king or queen: a person with great power and wealth. But this is not the kind of royalty of Jesus and Mary.”