Life in relationship with Jesus Christ is not a life of comfort. Life with Jesus is an adventure. This is because we humans are not made not for comfort but for...
Francis
papal apps
One of the Apps on my phone is a Pope Francis daily encouragement. You might guess that I'm a Francis fan, but before you get too excited, I became a papal fan and...
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
May he, and all who sleep in Christ find in his presence light, happiness, and peace. Eucharistic Prayer I, Funeral Mass At the world mourns the death of Nelson...
Advent encouragement
This is Pope Francis' first Advent so we have not yet heard much from him about the mission of these pre-Christmas days. This gives us the opportunity to savour some of...
Trent – 450 years later
It's 450 years today since the closing of the Council of Trent. Most people who have heard of Trent, consider the name synonymous with a defensive Church fighting the...
Francis: new face of Benedict
Media broadcasts in recent days have carried news of the publication of Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation "The Joy of the Gospel". It is significant and unusual for a...
the Joy of the Gospel – interview
A welcome opportunity from Radio NZ's Morning Report this morning to reflect on "the Joy of the Gospel." Tap here to listen to the five-minute interview: Radio New...
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