This was the confidence of Abraham’s faith. We have nothing to fear. Everything is given to us.
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just be perfect
The scriptures have all the drama, intrigue, sex and violence offered by any modern novel or TV mini-series.
the pits
The Psalms were prayers that Jesus knew by heart and prayed daily from memory.
who or what ?
We know Peter’s response. But more importantly, how do you respond today?
signs please God
It was the opening of today’s gospel that prompted me to seek signs: This is a wicked generation; it is asking for a sign.
Our Father
a father taught his child to pray this prayer especially in the middle of the night when the child woke and felt sad or anxious.
just do it
I received a letter from the bishop of Christchurch (Denis Hanrahan) which began: Dear John, I am happy to inform you
tempted ?
Temptation is usually understood as an impulse to choose wrong over right, bad over evil, unhealthy over healthy
walking the talk
First I prayed that the suffering would quickly and magically disappear.
better than new
. Some readers will be familiar with the popular TV series The Repair Shop. I've appreciated a number of the on-demand episodes and marvelled at the skill of the...
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a week in the life
It’s been a satisfying week with unexpected and welcome encounters. That’s the richness of the life
building bridges
It’s hard not to accept this evidence of unity as an answer to prayer and a sign of divine intervention
consecrated
It really highlighted how rich the church is in its diversity but also it’s unity in our common faith
Leo on Augustine
You might appreciate this brief clip of Pope Leo (in English) introducing us to Augustine.
Leo XIV
In Aotearoa we feel a connection with our new pope since he grew up speaking and thinking in our language.