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leaders & vision

Jul 13, 2017

I was interested to hear of the publication today of a new book on leadership written by NZ "leadership coach" Diana Jones. Tap on the image below to hear one of the...

ordination homily

Jul 12, 2017

A number of Food For Faith followers have requested to read the homily given by Bishop Basil Meeking DD, Bishop Emeritus of Christchurch, at the Christchurch priesthood...

election NZ 2017

Jul 6, 2017

The New Zealand bishops have this week published an encouragement and a challenge for us in preparation for the September general election. "Politics is never far from...

ordination music

Jul 4, 2017

And yet more savouring of Saturday's ordinations. This time Ken Joblin who led the choir and orchestra inspiring the congregation to join in full voice shares with us...

ordination album

Jul 3, 2017

Here in the Christchurch diocese we are still savouring the inspirational celebration of last Saturday's triple ordination. You can see the complete album by tapping on...

never be afraid

Jul 3, 2017

It is 40 years ago today that my paternal grandfather William O'Connor died. Grandad spent the last few weeks of his life not on the Gray's Corner Farm where he had...

ordinations

Jul 1, 2017

It has been a great day of celebration for the diocese of Christchurch with the ordination of three new priests. No need for words, the images convey something of the...

weekend reading

Jul 1, 2017

I thought readers might appreciate some inspiring weekend reading. Recently Fr Julian Carron's book Disarming Beauty was published in English. It's release is timely as...

Cathedral images

Jun 30, 2017

Last night's TV Seven Sharp programme featured these images of the interior of the damaged Catholic Cathedral in Christchurch. We await the appointment of a new bishop...

just give all !

Jun 29, 2017

Thinking about Peter and Paul, and martyrs, and getting ready for this Sunday when we will hear Jesus saying that no-one who prefers another to me is worthy of me. The...