In the Gospel reading for today, the First Sunday of Lent, we hear of Jesus being tempted. His response to the temptation seems remarkably calm; he simply gives one...
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Lent & spring
Here in the Southern Hemisphere we don't associate Lent with spring since in these March days we are entering Autumn. But there is a real connection, and in this brief...
TGIF
Fasting has become a bit fashionable which is an encouragement for we who observe Lent. People who fast for reasons of health and fitness help us Christians to embrace...
make the choice
In yesterday's brief video clip I encouraged us all to remember that Lent is much more about what God is doing than about anything that we do. We usually think of Lent...
beginning Lent
It's Ash Wednesday today, and here is the first of the daily Lenten Food For Faith encouragements. I'm very aware of the many people around the world who have signed up...
Lent Online 2017
In response to requests, Food For Faith is offering an online retreat. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on 1 March and this six week season of growth in faith seemed like...
NZ’er in Holy Land
It was a pleasure last week to catch up with Br. Peter Bray FSC at Br. Lewis' perpetual profession. Peter is a New Zealand de la Salle brother, back in New Zealand...
holy happy hour
Last year I was fortunate to hear this lecture live: Drinking with the Saints: The Sinners Guide to a Holy Happy Hour. Michael Foley also has a book on the subject...
unveiling
It is traditional in New Zealand to gather on the first anniversary of a death to unveil the headstone on the grave of one who has died. Yesterday, to mark the first...
one year on…
At this hour, twelve months ago, the sun set on Bishop Barry Jones' last day on earth. He was unwell and in hospital care. At 3.30 on the morning of 13 February Bishop...
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another option ?
When most people are faced with a decision, they try to quickly reduce the options in an effort to get closer to a resolution
this rich earth
A life lived abundantly will touch the reality of suffering and death daily.
with many blessings
Human sexuality is complex. There are spectrums of attractions and preferences
with tender love
The evil one makes us see and condemn our frailty, whereas the Spirit brings it to light with tender love.
worship, but what ?
Anything or anyone I cannot let go of has become my God.