Pope Francis is now on his way to World Youth Day where an estimated two million young people (aged 18-35) are waiting for him.Over the past 28 years the World Youth...
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rediscovering imagery
Part eight of Denis McNamara's video series on Church architecture is available at this link:Rediscovering Liturgical ImagesRefer to the blog index for links to parts...
Traces. July / August
There are a few daily and weekly inspirations that I rely on for my good health. There are also some monthly moments that I eagerly anticipate. These provide for (the...
"my little part" Denis McNamara
Next week Dr. Denis McNamara arrives in New Zealand. This morning on Facebook he posted this message:A week from today I'll be going to New Zealand to give a week of...
centered on the chapel
The programme of study here at the Liturgical Institute is centered not on the classroom and the library, but on the liturgical life of the chapel. Three times each day...
World Youth Day 2013
I am thinking this morning of the young people (18-35) from around the world you have taken up Pope Benedict's invitation (late last year) to be a part of the 28th...
half-hearted creatures, fooling about
It is a great joy and a privilege to have the opportunity to study. As I have mentioned before, I am not a natural student. It is tough work to have to read in a...
sacred images
Part seven of Denis McNamara's video series on Church architecture is available at this link:Sacred ImagesRefer to the blog index for links to parts 1-6 of Denis'...
Carmelite feast
Today (July 16) is the feast day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. This is a major feast day for the Carmelite family around the world, and a day for us to especially...
Celebrating the Spirit of the Liturgy
Last month Archbishop Sample of Portland, Oregon (USA) gave this talk to the Church Music Association of America. It is a well crafted and encouraging talk entitled:...
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progress
Earlier in the year I moved into the heart of Christchurch city where I now live in the Cathedral presbytery beside the earthquaked Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. You can see the remains of the destroyed Cathedral sanctuary behind me in this video clip – an appropriate backdrop for this first Advent reflection on making progress and moving forward
confidence
It’s the same in our human relationships. The one who has no ability to be vulnerable and to honestly share personal failure, shame and sin with a friend has no ability to give and receive love.
be the first
If we follow Christ we experience freedom. With Christ we are freed from the trap of following every fad, fashion, celebrity or opinion. In this way we followers become leaders.
a greater power
If you are following the gospel readings this week you might find them a bit fearsome with their focus on the end of this earthly world. But something much better is being offered to us
three journeys
We often hear about the journey of life. Here is a piece from Robert Wicks suggesting not one but three journeys in a fully lived life. I found this very helpful and am happy to share it with you.