Monday 30 August 2021
Food for Faith now offers three podcasts. You can scroll down to view all the latest episodes or click these links to view each individual podcast:
Lectio Divina - daily prayer with the scriptures
Homily Studio - weekly discussions on the sunday scriptures
Food for Faith - talks and reflections from fr john o'connor
You might also find this 20 minute reflection helpful: Kath Petrie, Merv Duffy SM, Catherine Gibbs & Jason McTague in conversation with John O’Connor, reflecting on these readings for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. Listen at this link.
Fr. John O’Connor speaks to over 100 18-35 year-olds a couple of years ago at the national Aotearoa NZ Hearts Aflame gathering.
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Kath Petrie, Merv Duffy SM, Catherine Gibbs, Jason McTague in conversation with John O’Connor considering the scripture readings for Sunday 29 August 2021 (22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time).
Lectio Divina based on the the Gospel Reading for Thursday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time.
Lectio Divina based on the the Gospel Reading for Wednesday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time.
Lectio Divina based on the the Gospel Reading for Tuesday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time.
This reflection will be of special interest if you or someone you love is suffering with poor health.
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