This past weekend in Hanmer Springs people gathered to mark the centenary of the opening of the Soldier's Block built to provide care for military personnel returning...
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God’s architect
It is 90 years today since the death of revered Spanish architect Antonin Gaudi, commonly known as "God's architect." Gaudi is remembered as a holy man and it is...
a Francis retreat
Yesterday in Rome Pope Francis preached a one-day three-session retreat for priests. You can see in the photo that he is completely at home in this role. Many priests...
eyes on Orvieto
Orvieto is a beautiful Italian hill-top settlement where all roads lead to the magnificent medieval Cathedral. The ‘treasure’ of this church is the corporal onto which...
monastery bells
Bring the peace and focus of life in a monastery to the demands and stresses of your own daily life using this simple technique. Bell tower in picture at Our Lady of Mt...
Catholic Schools
I am often asked by parents which Catholic high school will provide the best Catholic education for their teenage children. The question is prompted by the number of...
discernment
We all make decisions every day, sometimes little decisions that have fleeting consequences, but often more significant choices about life direction, relationships and...
first of many
Today marks 175 years since the martyrdom St Peter Chanel, first martyr in the South Pacific and patron of Oceania. Wikipedia reports: The group was initially well...
power of music
One of the great satisfactions of driving for 300 km every weekend is having the time (and ideal place) to listen to podcasts. Last weekend Radio New Zealand broadcast...
opportunities
One of the Hurunui district's many beautiful places is the reserve in the heart of Hanmer Springs that until 2003 was home to Queen Mary Hospital. In my 4+ years in the...
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love in diversity
The central question is not about who is in, who is out, who is right or who is wrong, but Is there love?
on the road
The one who journeys with purpose is able to negotiate any obstacle.
the messengers
The “great conjunction” of Jupiter and Saturn was visible last night. The Bethlehem star?
the centre
Only when the hub of the wheel is in the centre can the wheel run smoothly.
visiting
Too often our days are filled with business catch-ups, or networking over a 50 minute coffee with the aim of building our earthly kingdoms.