Beads are used by people of many faiths as a way to accompany prayer, using beads through the fingers as a help to meditation.
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rosary rediscovery
With the Rosary, the Christian people sits at the school of Mary and is led to contemplate the beauty on the face of Christ and to experience the depths of his love.
you will be found
I was reminded today of a wonderful (virtual) gathering that I was privileged to be a part of twelve months ago this week.
studio & homily
A half-hour podcast considering the scriptures for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
God remembers
Take courage and comfort remembering that God is remembering you and protecting you.
what do YOU say ?
Take a moment to savour the image above. It’s Peter on his way to the tomb of Jesus on the morning of the resurrection.
from the past
If you want to know the extent to which you are dependant on God, just take a moment to find your pulse.
the wounded healer
I’m writing this reflection the evening before you will read it, twenty-five years to the day since Henri Nouwen’s sudden death.
the light
Last night a friend in Auckland spent his lockdown evening with telescope and camera and captured this image of Saturn.
bridge building
I first met Leonie when as a young priest I decided to use spare time in a small rural West Coast parish to study communication
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Mary MacKillop
Too often we settle for an existence of lurching from one satisfaction to the next.
on the move
Late last week, after almost two months with a Franciscan community in Assisi, I began the final stage of my five-month sabbatical
with a nod and a wink
Event organisers and catering companies would have considered it to be a stupid thought, but still Andrew spoke.
John on sabbatical
a podcast conversation with Triona Doocey asking some challenging questions about my sabbatical weeks.
sabbatical update
I’m like Thomas. I need to experience Christ. Happy Feast Day to all of us who seek greater maturity of faith