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matariki

matariki

I have no doubt that God is using the stars to shift my focus from my own failures and successes

the ultimate sign

the ultimate sign

a full prayer in itself whenever prayed: perhaps on the sports field

growing young

growing young

Prayer is not the reciting of incantations but my desire to be connected to God.

preparation

preparation

One of the arms of the Food For Faith mission is the weekly Homily Studio

a week in the life

a week in the life

It’s been a satisfying week with unexpected and welcome encounters. That’s the richness of the life

building bridges

building bridges

It’s hard not to accept this evidence of unity as an answer to prayer and a sign of divine intervention

consecrated

consecrated

It really highlighted how rich the church is in its diversity but also it’s unity in our common faith

Leo on Augustine

Leo on Augustine

You might appreciate this brief clip of Pope Leo (in English) introducing us to Augustine.

Leo XIV

Leo XIV

In Aotearoa we feel a connection with our new pope since he grew up speaking and thinking in our language.

an answer…

an answer…

The clear evidence is that the Holy Spirit has spoken and has been heard

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& halos & horns

& halos & horns

there is no sinner who does not show at least seeds and shoots of sanctity

control

control

and sat under my verandah noticing the clouds bringing gentle rain

A.S.K.

A.S.K.

if I like to be asked, then perhaps God likes to be asked as well?

God, signs please!

God, signs please!

It was the opening of today’s gospel that prompted me to seek signs 

created

created

we can open ourselves to a bigger and cosmic perspective