Jesus is not referring to the hungry or homeless as the nameless poor. He gives them HIS name, HIS identity.
john oconnor
tempted ?
Temptation for the Christian is not simply an impulse towards evil over good.
THE voice
Have you ever noticed how many passages in the scriptures begin: Jesus said to… or God spoke to (so and so) saying…?
holding fast
An adult faith is not a faith that follows the trends of fashion and the latest novelty
the button tin
I remember wondering what led my ancestor to take the time to paint these words on the tin.
an ok time
Jesus does not need me to get things right before he can begin to work for me, with me and in me.
circumstances
So perhaps this is the Lenten invitation for the one who seeks greater maturity in relationship with Jesus and with others
excited
Sowing goodness for the benefit of others makes us part of the magnificent horizon of God’s benevolent plan
Homily Studio
Join Kate Kearins, David Moxon, Manuel Beazley and Rosalie Connors with John O’Connor in preparation for Waitangi Sunday.
schools & education
As the Aotearoa New Zealand school year begins for 2022 here’s a thought on the purpose of education, and a reflection on prayer in schools.
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garden of life
with a bit of luck and some water the tomatoes and lettuces will be salads before Christmas.
holey roofs
If I have closed all doors and locked all windows, even then God will find a way – even through the roof!
hungry human hearts
I imagine that they were already pretty dissatisfied with fishing, tax-collecting and sitting up trees.
very near
And if you are nearby and free tomorrow bring a friend or two and join us for the retreat day.
freedom for
And her ways are ways of gentleness, and all her paths are peace