Lent & Advent
Christ present

Christ present

I didn’t expect to see this at the funeral of Pope Francis

Keithy

Keithy

the three NZ Marist seminarians studying in Rome Hemi, Joseph & Lachie were also retreating

bridges not walls

bridges not walls

He not only discovered the bridges but then instead of waiting he traversed them

control

control

God cannot be controlled by human systems and structures

seek Him

seek Him

Then the social gathering, a traditional, simple and robust army breakfast

let’s get physical

let’s get physical

The stumbling point for many is that in Jesus God walked and talked and ate and drank

on the road

on the road

As they plodded they had their backs to the place considered to be the preferred place of divine activity

the recognition

the recognition

It is significant that Pope Francis has died in this Easter Octave

the morning after

the morning after

Thanks to Suzi de Gouveia from Christchurch for sharing her Easter image above.

encountering Jesus

encountering Jesus

Set five minutes twice a day for the next eight days. Anticipate these encounters with Jesus

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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