Lent as a time of disciplined giving-up is well embedded in the Catholic psyche
choosing life
we humans are crafted to reach fulfilment, happiness, authenticity and integrity
happy lent
Lent as a season of growth and an invitation to go deeper
pancake Tuesday
a letting go of all that limits us and prevents us finding the happiness we seek.
Valentine’s Day
If I had to wait for the feeling I wouldn’t get around actually loving
culture & faith
Today we mark 186 years since the first signatures were put to the Treaty of Waitangi
thank you & please
Earlier this week I posted a video update outlining the FFF projects for the year
FFF 2026 update
Please take a few minutes to press play for a brief update presenting FFF 2026
Vocation
For this weekend’s Feast of the Baptism of the Lord a podcast on Vocation
actively participating
Many of the most beautifully celebrated liturgies are in small rural communities
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with open hands
then we are really ready for God, then we are truly poor.
the anchor of prayer
Take two minutes now to be still and silent, to know that Jesus is with you
God’s breath
Now there’s a lovely way to think of the wind — the breath of God
powerhouse of prayer
together a wonderful powerhouse of prayer
praying for miracles
the season of autumn doesn’t cause us to fear. We even admire the colours










