Lectio Divina based on the the Gospel Reading for Monday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time.
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Lectio Divina based on the the Gospel Reading for Monday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time.
This podcast reflects on the call of Moses: “Take off your shoes Moses, for the ground you stand on is holy ground.” Take a moment with this reflection to consider that you are standing on holy ground today.
Lectio Divina based on the the Gospel Reading for Sunday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time.
If you never experience temptation you won’t find this brief podcast very interesting at all. However if you’re anything like me …
Lectio Divina based on the the Gospel Reading for Saturday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time.
Here’s a way of understanding family that really gives hope.
This podcast was first broadcast a couple of years ago, but for those of us who seek unity this is an encouraging thought based on the Our Father prayer and Jesus encouragement that we ASK.
A brief Lenten reflection on the best known and most prayed of all prayers, the Our Father.
Jesus understood that sometimes even painful and harmful realities can become attachments for us, burdens that we hold onto.
The second of three Christchurch interviews with Br. Guy Consolmagno, the Vatican astronomer on his visit to Christchurch. This conversation was held at the Piano Performing Arts Centre in the city in May 2019.
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