Today we mark 178 years since the first signatures were put to the Treaty of Waitangi on Thursday 6 February 1840. Rightly this day is a public holiday in New Zealand,...
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just chatting
I was on the road very early this morning, soon after 6. As I flicked through radio channels I happened to hear the word "Mass" as one of the morning hosts on a popular...
miss a chance?
There's something in this week's readings for every person in every situation: For those who are having a rough time: Job said, "is not life on earth a drudgery" For...
hope for a church
As I prepare to leave the Hurunui after six years I am aware of the great needs of Christian communities in rural New Zealand. If one of our large Christchurch churches...
chapel update
A follow-up on the new St. Margaret's College chapel, formerly St. Mark's Anglican Church in Rotherham here in the Hurunui. It's the church that I saw go past last week...
doorstep surprise
I arrived back home yesterday afternoon after Masses at Cheviot and Culverden to find a box on my doorstep. I could never have guessed what was inside. Someone (I have...
Nazareth chapel
Today the new Nazareth House Christchurch chapel was dedicated. The chapel is an attractive heart of the rest-home community. The simple, dignified design includes the...
moving church
A very strange sight here in Amberley on Tuesday evening. I was mowing the lawns in front of the church and a church went past. This does not happen often and I was...
men’s retreat day
In response to requests I am offering retreat day for men on Saturday 24 February 2018. Most men have never had the opportunity for or an invitation to this kind of...
always hope
Graeme, May the angels lead you into paradise; may the martyrs come to welcome you and take you into the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem. Note the audio of...
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you will be found
I was reminded today of a wonderful (virtual) gathering that I was privileged to be a part of twelve months ago this week.
studio & homily
A half-hour podcast considering the scriptures for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
God remembers
Take courage and comfort remembering that God is remembering you and protecting you.
what do YOU say ?
Take a moment to savour the image above. It’s Peter on his way to the tomb of Jesus on the morning of the resurrection.
from the past
If you want to know the extent to which you are dependant on God, just take a moment to find your pulse.