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laughter

laughter

Today is widely marked as April Fool’s Day and already social media is flowing with some ingenious pranks. We have all been the victims of good-humoured jokes, and most of us have initiated a few ourselves. Laughter is a great gift, and most of us do not indulge...

just fishing

just fishing

Here in New Zealand, today marks the end of the tax year. While a number of businesses start and finish their year at other times, 31 March looms large as an annual moment of accountability when financial successes and failures are measured. I heard recently the story...

the bells

the bells

A number of people have commented that this "Monastery Bells" Food For Faith clip (first published a few months ago) is one of their favourite FFF posts.  It is one of my favourites as well and was written on my return from a weekend retreat in a monastery near...

hope in a pocket

hope in a pocket

We all carry burdens, anxieties, and concerns for those we love. We worry about ourselves and our future. Have you ever thought of carrying something that actually helps you? Pope Francis gives some good advice on this.

seeing reality

seeing reality

CAN I LIVE WITHOUT CHRIST IN MY GAZE? It seems obvious to answer this question with a ‘yes’.  We all know many people who would say they do not believe in Christ and yet they are still breathing. They are alive. OR, IS CHRIST ESSENTIAL FOR LIFE? The question is a bit...