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Lectio Divina - daily prayer with the scriptures
Homily Studio - weekly discussions on the sunday scriptures
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We can no longer assume that people know the meaning of Christmas. A child recently asked about the significance of Christmas replied: “it is when Santa Claus was born.” The child is right about the birth part, and birth is always a moment of rejoicing and wonder....
Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Steve Lowe, priest of the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch, to be the new bishop of the Diocese of Hamilton. In this brief video he reflects on life, ministry, and the new missionary challenge that he has been called to.
You might recognise the Collect or Opening Prayer from this Sunday's Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. It is the prayer of the Angelus: Listen carefully to the Collect at Mass this weekend. You may recognise this prayer, prayed by the priest as the opening prayer...
Perhaps the most popular Advent hymn is the antiphon O Come O Come Emmanuel. This great hymn is formed from the "O Antiphons" that guide us through the last seven days of preparation for Christmas from 17 - 23 December. These antiphons feature at Vespers (Evening...
A few years ago I led retreats for the de la Salle brothers' communities in Pakistan. I was impressed with the commitment and peaceful strength of the brothers, and inspired by the work they were doing, particularly in education. Following today's tragedy at a school...