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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...

gift of words

gift of words

When I arrived at the Bishop Lyons Public Speaking competition on Sunday afternoon, Bishop Barry Jones had just celebrated Mass for the teams from our seven Catholic Colleges in the diocese of Christchurch. A number of people spoke with me to say how inspired they...

in the gaze

in the gaze

The image that I had prepared for last Sunday's homily on the vine & branches gospel is the Vine & Branches gold resin windows from Our Lady of Victories Church. The architect, Charles Thomas, wound the vine symbolising Christ through the fourteen windows that...

funerals

funerals

In a rural parish, funerals are a significant gathering of friends and neighbours with family. This week in the Hurunui I have assisted with two funerals; Katie after a long and full life, and Paddy well before his three score and ten years. This week we also grief...