In preparation for tomorrow's conclave we are hearing a lot about the Sistine Chapel which will be the 'voting room' for the Cardinals over the next few hours / days /...
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Hurunui Mass with bishop
Today Bishop Barry Jones celebrated Mass for the new Catholic parish of the Good Shepherd, Hurunui. Thanks to Peter Fleming, photos from the day are now uploaded to the...
full of mercy
I spent time today working on my homily for Saturday night. (The bishop is with us for Sunday and will preach but I still have  the Saturday night Mass at Hanmer).In...
Cardinals at prayer
A few hours ago the Cardinals who had made it to Rome gathered at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's Basilica for and Vespers. I was able to take part in this prayer...
the heart of the matter
The Good Shepherd parish Transition Committee met during the week. Over the past twelve months these parishioners, representing each of the seven communities of the...
the new venture
I am grateful to the Jason McTague and Tim Malone of the Youth Team of the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch for making the new venture "food for faith - in a minute"...
newsletter 3 March
The weekly newsletter for the Catholic Parish of the Good Shepherd, Hurunui district, is now uploaded at the parish website www.catholichurunui.co.nz.If you wish to be...
Legacy of Benedict
Pope Benedict has brought a new style and manner to the papacy. Whereas earlier popes quoted only Saints and orthodox theologians, Pope Benedict in his significant...
last papal tweet
Pope Benedict tweeted me this morning as he often does. These are not particularly personal tweets since a couple of million other people received the same tweets at...
liturgy.co.nz
I am a regular follower of the liturgy blog of Revd. Bosco Peters www.liturgy.co.nz. The blog is one of the most read New Zealand blogs - in the top 10! Â Â This week...
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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 can view the album by clicking on the image below.
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 publicly in New Zealand Food For Faith decided to hire a small theatre for a private showing. Bookings...
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 easily into any artificial or superficial priestly mould. They were passionate men, intelligent men,...
virtual or real?
Earlier this week Pope Francis offered a reflection on the importance of the reality which can be lost in a world focussed on what is "virtual". He began his comment speaking of a recent visit: "I approached to greet the people and a few reached out their hands. But...
renewed youth
Last weekend I was with a group in Sydney who are seeking to live with greater familiarity with Jesus Christ. "Familiarity with Christ" was a recurring mantra of the retreat: under the broader theme: "see I am doing a new thing, even now it comes to light. Can you not...