I thought readers might appreciate some inspiring weekend reading. Recently Fr Julian Carron's book Disarming Beauty was published in English. It's release is timely as...
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Cathedral images
Last night's TV Seven Sharp programme featured these images of the interior of the damaged Catholic Cathedral in Christchurch. We await the appointment of a new bishop...
just give all !
Thinking about Peter and Paul, and martyrs, and getting ready for this Sunday when we will hear Jesus saying that no-one who prefers another to me is worthy of me. The...
hope emerging
Yesterday I had the privilege of taking part in the Funeral Mass and burial rites of a much-loved Christchurch woman. Wendy died early last week decades too young at...
together in faith
I am privileged to count as a friend Archbishop David Moxon who this week completes his term as the director of the Anglican Centre in Rome and the Archbishop of...
facing reality
Today I'm at one of the many very beautiful cemeteries of the Hurunui. We the family and friends of one who has died, have gathered here in Waikari to bury him. When we...
Inform June 2017
A Monastery garden, Ancient Order of Malta in Christchurch, news from the parishes of the diocese, diocesan events,,, Â You can read the latest issue of the magazine of...
Sunday beauty
Today we are in a very beautiful place. I had the privilege of living not too far from here in the town of Cheviot for several years and today we are surrounded by the...
the present
I always feel a bit short-changed when a public holiday falls on a Monday as they mostly do. Today in New Zealand is the Queen's birthday holiday - even though the...
the big picture
So much of our struggle and anxiety each day comes when we lose sight of the big picture. I like the story about the wise old man who was asked by the boy to explain...
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at last I can see
The essential things in life are seen not with the eyes, but with the heart.
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The ONE who brings us together is Jesus Christ, risen, present and active among us.
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His question gives them a chance to express their feeling at their lack of success.
let’s get physical
Note the physicality of today’s gospel: hearts, hands, feet, mouth, eyes, and human feelings: peace, alarm, fright, agitation, doubt
talking together
FFF gatherings in cafes and bars have begun, following the disciples talking together on the road