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found not seeking

While the feast of the Epiphany was celebrated in many parts of the world last Sunday, the traditional date for the solemnity is today January 6, the date that began what was known as the Octave (eight days) of Epiphany. I like the idea of celebrating this great...

the colour red

the colour red

The news that Archbishop John Dew of Wellington has been appointed a cardinal by Pope Francis, while a most welcome appointment for the Catholics of New Zealand, probably has the new cardinal himself feeling a bit nervous. In February when Archbishop John is in Rome...

Epiphany light

Epiphany light

These have been days of festival as we have celebrated the feasts of Christmas, the Holy Family, Mary the Mother of God, now we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany. In secular parlance the word ‘epiphany’ means a sudden realization of the true meaning of something....

gratitude

gratitude

A few hours ago Pope Francis concluded the celebration of the last Vespers (Evening Prayer of the Church) for 2014, and the first Vespers for today's New Year feast of Mary the Mother of God, by praying the ancient hymn of gratitude to God "Te Deum." The hymn,...

2015

2015

A few seconds ago the calendar in New Zealand turned to a new year. Some of us greeted this new beginning with friends and fireworks. Crowds in city centres counted out the old and joined hands in song to begin 2015. Some of us will sleep our way through the...