Food for Faith

If you are seeking maturity in faith, you might find these reflections helpful. Talks, lectures, retreats, and other reflections from Fr John O’Connor.

Food for Faith now offers three podcast series. View all podcasts >

the two loved sons

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the two loved sons
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A reflection on the well-known parable of the father and his sons

Freedom

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Freedom
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A reflection on freedom, first broadcast in Lent, using the example of Jesus’ encounter with a rich young man.

in recovery

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in recovery
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Too often religion is used to justify attacks on bad behaviour. Here’s a different perspective: our acknowledged sin is our capacity for Jesus. This awareness is the birth of real self-esteem.

discerning ?

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discerning ?
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Fr. John O’Connor speaks to over 100 18-35 year-olds a couple of years ago at the national Aotearoa NZ Hearts Aflame gathering.

Healing

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Healing
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This reflection will be of special interest if you or someone you love is suffering with poor health.

Holy Ground

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Holy Ground
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This podcast reflects on the call of Moses: “Take off your shoes Moses, for the ground you stand on is holy ground.”  Take a moment with this reflection to consider that you are standing on holy ground today.

Tempted ?

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Tempted ?
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If you never experience temptation you won’t find this brief podcast very interesting at all. However if you’re anything like me …

Family

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Family
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Here’s a way of understanding family that really gives hope.

Ecumenism Alive

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Ecumenism Alive
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This podcast was first broadcast a couple of years ago, but for those of us who seek unity this is an encouraging thought based on the Our Father prayer and Jesus encouragement that we ASK.

Our Father

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Our Father
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A brief Lenten reflection on the best known and most prayed of all prayers, the Our Father.

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with regal composure allows himself to glide

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just remember

just remember

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