While we think we are happiest when we are standing on the winner’s podium of the goals we set ourselves, our greater desire is to be united in a journey towards the goal.
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for fathers
These fathers were pondering the presence of God, and in conversation with them later it was clear that they knew they were doing the most important thing
Christ with us
We are indeed brothers and sisters, Muslim and Christians calling Abraham our father in faith, united in our belief in One God.
united in prayer
“Out of the depths I cry to you O Lord”. We know that our loving God has not caused this pain, but the freedom God gives us as a mark of his great love has been tragically misused and abused.
let us sow love
Here in Christchurch as I write it’s late evening on Friday 15 March, a day that will be forever remembered as one of our nation’s darkest days.
searching together
That’s a great picture of the Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Pope Francis together.
I have spent time this week taking part in the twice-yearly Anglican Catholic dialogue of Aotearoa New Zealand.
six years on
On this day six years ago Jorge Borgoglio was elected as pope beginning his ministry as Pope Francis.
Our Father
A reflection on the best known of all prayers, the Our Father.
life-giving law
Most of us are not too keen on rules. Something in us fears that law will limit our liberty and therefore we will be less happy. The underlying fear is that we will be...
tempted & growing
Instead of going down that track of settling for the thing I think I want that’s actually a temptation, we are much better off if we become aware of the desire we have for something greater.
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solidarity
They labelled us “Solidarity” after the Polish trade-union movement. We liked the name and it stuck.
just practicing
A homily for Good Shepherd Sunday 2022, from Church of St. Thomas the Apostle in Timaru.
what’s the story
We walked into the Speight’s Bar where we found a quiet spot and picked up our pints
housekeeping
People often ask how I go about preparing these reflections and are surprised to learn that I don’t spend much time at the computer
lest we forget
Thank you to FFF readers sharing their experience of Jesus in their lives through this Lent – Easter journey.