without a clear discerned decision we fall into following whatever or whomever seems attractive
re-thinking lent
Lent as a time of disciplined giving-up is well embedded in the Catholic psyche
choosing life
we humans are crafted to reach fulfilment, happiness, authenticity and integrity
happy lent
Lent as a season of growth and an invitation to go deeper
pancake Tuesday
a letting go of all that limits us and prevents us finding the happiness we seek.
Valentine’s Day
If I had to wait for the feeling I wouldn’t get around actually loving
culture & faith
Today we mark 186 years since the first signatures were put to the Treaty of Waitangi
thank you & please
Earlier this week I posted a video update outlining the FFF projects for the year
FFF 2026 update
Please take a few minutes to press play for a brief update presenting FFF 2026
Vocation
For this weekend’s Feast of the Baptism of the Lord a podcast on Vocation
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real leadership
Priests are not called to be leaders in a worldly sense
in good company
Jesus who leads us by the humble poor-in-spirit method
the present tense
Today Jesus IS – Jesus today is I AM. God is present. God is I AM.
breaking & entering
I’m happy that Mary’s immediate response was to be troubled.
freedom
a privileged place of experiencing divine love










