In the early 1980‘s I lived for six years of formation for priesthood at Holy Cross seminary in Mosgiel. In the late 1990’s when the number of seminarians was...
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chosen
I'm leading a retreat for the priests of the Catholic dioceses of Auckland and Hamilton this week. Today's Gospel reading was timely for our group; Jesus calling the...
tasting beauty
Last weekend the Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch took the decision to restore their earthquake-damaged Cathedral. While a decision about the future of the...
Anglican Synod
I invite all Food For Faith readers to join with me in prayer for our friends the bishop and parishioners of the Anglican diocese of Christchurch who gather for Synod...
if you aspire…
It's Monday morning. As you head to a new work week, yesterday's "take up your cross" gospel reading might well express your feeling. For all of us work has it's tough...
the real work
Today I arrive home after spending the last three weeks at some remarkable gatherings. Vacation The first week I was a chaplain to 320 people of all ages from small...
the big picture
In recent years the month of August has become a significant time of rest and regeneration for me and this year the opportunity has continued. Some of these days are...
Assumption
Bishop Robert Barron offers a clear and sound reflection for today's feast of the Assumption. We approach death in fear and trembling. That's because we are sinners....
walking on water
. I landed in Rome early last Monday afternoon and early Tuesday morning arrived at St. Peter's basilica just before it opened at 7. It's a great time to visit the...
anywhere
Often we think that the environment has to be just right for our prayer. The problem is that most of us struggle to see our own situations as conducive to prayer. If...
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then confirmed
God didn’t miss the chance to replace my day’s frustrating cancellations with divine consolations.
in God’s gaze
God’s gaze on me is the heart of prayer. God does all the work – and I am transformed.
the chase
Then I thought about the chase, one person running after another, an ambitious athlete or employee chasing the dais or the desk
an hour with Ignatius
For an inspiring insight into the life and influence of Ignatius here is a beautifully presented movie
real food
“A doctrine that would exist like a nature reserve, separated from the daily world of faith, would be a renunciation of faith itself”