Here in New Zealand, today marks the end of the tax year. While a number of businesses start and finish their year at other times, 31 March looms large as an annual...
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the bells
A number of people have commented that this "Monastery Bells" Food For Faith clip (first published a few months ago) is one of their favourite FFF posts. It is one of...
hope in a pocket
We all carry burdens, anxieties, and concerns for those we love. We worry about ourselves and our future. Have you ever thought of carrying something that actually...
seeing reality
CAN I LIVE WITHOUT CHRIST IN MY GAZE? It seems obvious to answer this question with a ‘yes’. We all know many people who would say they do not believe in Christ and...
God with us
t's the feast of the Annunciation today - the day on which Jesus' human life began and therefore nine months until Christmas. Take a moment to appreciate...
lectio divina
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
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?
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
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
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...
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foolishness
I feel a bit torn today between the solemnity of the Holy Thursday commemoration of the Last Supper, and April Fools Day
just a moment
All things both good and bad, begin in a single moment.
turning tables
Pope Francis concluding last night’s Francisco documentary: “God bless you! And while you’re there, pray for me!”
THE cast
The reading of the Passion is a bit of a marathon requiring some stamina of body, mind and soul.
THE week
In Holy Week we don’t simply recall past events, but we engage in a here-and-now re-membering