Here in Canterbury New Zealand these past few years we rarely share our stories without telling of earthquakes. Our stability has been rocked in every way. We had...
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James K Baxter
Thanks to Radio New Zealand online I can share this interview with Fr.  John Weir, editor of the complete prose works of one of New Zealand's greatest writers, James K...
benevolent glancing
. In the early 1990's I had the privilege of taking a class taught by Sister Mary Evelyn Jegen SND. Mary Evelyn was well known as a leader in the promotion of peace,...
needing a miracle
These post-Christmas and early new year days provide many New Zealanders with annual rest and recreation. However some families have suffered tragedy in these vacation...
TS Eliot 52 years on
We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time. Today, January 4, is the...
begin with beauty
The Lectionary for Sunday liturgy used by Catholics and many other Christian denominations gives us the opportunity to be united in prayer and to be nourished by the...
a single goal
One of the most inspiring sights at Christmas Masses is to see families gathered from all over for one purpose, to be together for Christmas. I use the term "families"...
prep for new year
In a couple of days we will be in a new year and for many people this is a time for making resolutions. Perhaps you used to make resolutions but have failed to keep...
bye, bye, lully, lullay
Surrounded by presents and tinsel, peaceful nativity scenes and Christmas goodwill, it is easy to forget the full reality of the Christmas event. December 28, the feast...
Christmas on radio
A few days ago I had a call from Tim Wilson of Newstalk ZB asking for a Christmas interview with a country pastor. I was happy to share a thought or two and this...
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There is one particular way of listening to what the Lord wishes to tell us. We call it Lectio Divina
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What you are in love with, what seizes your imagination, will affect everything.