Last week’s sacking of Australian Rugby star Israel Folau probably might signal a change in our New Zealand position of diversity of freedom and lifestyle
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abundance
I have noticed in recent years that regular First Communion preparation programmes do little to convey the beauty and vibrancy of Catholic faith.
more human
I have met a few saints in my time and I have no doubt that Jean Vanier is one of them. It is with sadness today that we learnt of his death.
what are you feeding?
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: “Which wolf wins?”
breadth of life
This is the last of the three conversations with Vatican Astronomer Br. Guy Consolmagno SJ on his visit to Christchurch earlier in the week.
stars & faith & life
Br. Guy went well beyond the expectations of these young people with profound reflections on life and love, hope and joy and discernment of life choices.
the bigger picture
Here is the first of my conversations with Br. Guy Consolmagno SJ, Vatican Astronomer on his visit to Christchurch this week.
liturgy alive
My liturgical formation began as a young child at Mass, watching, listening, noticing and questioning. Somewhere back then I picked up that the Mass was something that God was doing.
locked doors
While a smaller side door was unlocked during daylight hours the view from the road proclaimed loudly “this church is closed.”
pray to sleep
A ten minute audio prayer for bedtime. Relax, press play, and pray to sleep.
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be the first
With Christ we are freed from the trap of following every fad, fashion, celebrity or opinion.
so simple
These complications are very useful, and make the watch more… complicated.
get dressed
This divine dressing is not a lengthy process needing skilled tailors and holy-wardrobe assistants.
sense-able ?
With ears that are tuned to diverse frequencies I begin to delight in different dialects
tuning in
If you saw a burning bush, would you (a) call 911, (b) get the hot dogs, or (c) recognise God?