378 years ago today, 6 January 1643, Dutch explorer Abel Tasman noticed and named a small group of islands
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holy & innocent
The homelessness of Mary, Joseph and their child Jesus may have lasted several years
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.
Angelus
Before you watch, take a moment to call to mind the intention for which you want to pray.
timing
It is never too late for God
a big family
In this new era biological connection is not the central definition of family
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Ash Wednesday
“it would seem that Our Lord finds our desires, not too strong, but too weak.
Parish Mission
This weekend, and until Tuesday night, I am in the parish of St. Joseph in Upper Hutt for a parish mission.
the year’s beginning
One month ago today I was beginning 2024 with 150 young Catholics aged between 18 & 35.Â
family
People of faith will be able to live with the ambiguity of imperfection in our families
eye witness
Even more profoundly we can have a heart-felt sense of someone or something.