As we mature in faith we realise that we don’t need a God who magically changes the course of life
john oconnor
moving waters
God is not hidden but revealed, present, visible, tangible and real – for those who want to experience the divine.
go home
It’s significant too that while the official left home seeking the miracle, his home was the place where the miracle happened.
Nick-by-night
He could not manage to rid himself of the conditioning of his environment that was hostile to Jesus
first things first
In the 1963 novel by Australian Morris West a Ukranian archbishop is elected pope
just listen
Perhaps my problem is my faulty default setting, the constant and sinister voice in my head
to forgive
We all struggle to forgive those who have hurt us and those we love.
here and now
In Jesus God is where we are, here and now. Speak to him. Listen for him.
not very Christian
Without this relationship we become for our world a reactive presence rather than an original presence.
call to maturity
The two sons represent two immature ways of relating to God: rebellion and childish obedience.
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building bridges
It’s hard not to accept this evidence of unity as an answer to prayer and a sign of divine intervention
consecrated
It really highlighted how rich the church is in its diversity but also it’s unity in our common faith
Leo on Augustine
You might appreciate this brief clip of Pope Leo (in English) introducing us to Augustine.
Leo XIV
In Aotearoa we feel a connection with our new pope since he grew up speaking and thinking in our language.
an answer…
The clear evidence is that the Holy Spirit has spoken and has been heard