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lectio divina

Mar 24, 2017

Many methods have been offered for the tradition of "divine reading" of the scriptures. Too often this beautiful form of prayer is complicated by well-intentioned...

how to be happy

Mar 21, 2017

The great challenge at the heart of human life is the discernment of what will lead us to greater intimacy with God, and what will lead us away from this life-giving...

decide or discern?

Mar 20, 2017

Every day, every one of us makes decisions. Some of these are small and easy choices. Many are more difficult and complex. I offer this brief video clip as an...

the week’s end

Mar 18, 2017

For many people Friday brings the end of the work and study week. The weekend brings a great diversity of activities which is why the most interesting conversation...

faith’s friendships

Mar 16, 2017

It is a privilege for me to spend a couple of days twice a year with members of the Anglican Roman Catholic Commission of Aotearoa New Zealand (ARCCANZ). This forum is...

let’s pray

Mar 15, 2017

I am often surprised and saddened to hear people speaking about their own experience of prayer with a degree of uncertainty and lack of confidence. But when I hear them...

four years on…

Mar 14, 2017

It was on this morning four years ago that in New Zealand we woke to the news that Pope Francis had been elected. I recall being in the Cheviot Four Square store a few...

the greatest journey

Mar 13, 2017

If you were asked to name the greatest journey ever made, I wonder what you would answer. Take a moment to think about it. Maybe you're thinking about a journey made by...

transfiguration

Mar 12, 2017

It is Saturday evening as I write and I have just arrived back in Amberley after the Vigil Mass at Hanmer Springs. The Christian Sabbath has begun. In my homily at...

time off or Leisure?

Mar 11, 2017

On this Saturday morning you perhaps you are able to look ahead to a weekend that is a bit more relaxed than the work or study week. However I know too that is is very...