Given that he is still relatively new in the job, and will be our boss for the next 24 years, it seemed wise to let the bishop win tonight's ten pin bowling gathering...
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little beginnings
The little mustard seed in today's gospel has a big reputation. Jesus reminds us that just as the large mustard tree has tiny beginnings, so too the mighty, life-giving...
friendship
With yesterday's gospel highlighting the new family of those living in friendship with Jesus, today's Feast of St. James the apostle reminds us that Jesus spent most of...
family & friends
In today's gospel Jesus really blurs any clear distinction between family and friends when he asks "who is my mother? Who are my brothers?" We often have unrealistic...
back to school
In New Zealand this week the third of the four school terms begins. Prayers here for a healthy and happy term for all staff and students. Prayer is a regular part of...
high ideals
If you took all the events recorded in the gospels and allocated hours to them (eg. wedding feast at Cana one day, Sermon on the Mount half a day, Jesus' encounter with...
here’s hoping
While some people might compulsively look on the bright side of any situation, such power of positive thinking is not the same as Christian hope. Positive thinking can...
Alone? Not!
Both of my grandfathers were farmers, beginning their careers in the days when farmers followed teams of Clydesdale horses yoked together pulling ploughs across South...
ultimate strength
Don't miss this encouragement in the heart of the second reading of today's liturgy. "My grace is enough for you: my power is at its best in weakness"Â 1 Cor 12 Our...
pray for priests
Each month Pope Francis invites the people of the world to join him in praying for a particular intention presenting a brief video to extend his invitation. This month,...
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an interior sense
Authority is necessary for healthy human living. If you are not convinced of what I am saying you might like to test this.
the rose one
The mistake we make is to see the arrival of the Messiah only as an historical event.
pondering
There are times when Jesus calls those who have experienced his power to tell no one.
in gratitude
In early November I posted a note here asking for your prayer as I began the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius,
Impossible? NOT!
The stressed existence that most of us think is a normal part of life on earth is not the way things have to be.