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in Christ alone

in Christ alone

I was a bit stunned today to see this sign outside one of the local churches. Think of the first disciples of Jesus arriving in Rome after Pentecost. These simple fishermen from an outpost of the Roman Empire arrived in the capital of the Empire where all human...

lights

lights

At the Hawarden church early morning on the Sixth Sunday of Easter. Street light, tabernacle light, but soon the light of the rising sun will overwhelm all other lights. It is Sunday, the day chosen by the first Christians as the Lord's day, since it was Sunday...

priests@prayer

priests@prayer

A few times each year priests of the regions of the Christchurch diocese meet to reflect, discuss and pray together. These regional meetings hear from and report to the Council of Priests of the diocese. The company is always good as it was this afternoon when the...

many storeys

many storeys

Even fifty years after his untimely death, Thomas Merton remains one of the great Christian writers and teachers. In Christchurch we feel a special connection with him since his father Owen was a Christchurch-born New Zealand painter, and his grandparents (Alfred,...

Sr. Leonie “bottled”

Sr. Leonie “bottled”

As the Rector of the host College for this year's Bishop Lyons Shield Competition, Justin Boyle of St. Bede's had the opportunity for a last word before asking Bishop Barry Jones to present the prizes. Justin referred to Bishop Barry's presence and homily (published...