hope

quakes & butterflies

Jan 12, 2017

Here in Canterbury New Zealand these past few years we rarely share our stories without telling of earthquakes. Our stability has been rocked in every way. We had...

facing fear

Mar 24, 2016

The liturgy of Good Friday gives us an opportunity to face our greatest fear, the fear of death.

how to respond

Nov 21, 2015

It has been a week when violence and sadness has saturated media headlines. The Paris attacks have shaken us all deeply. It is significant that as the majority of...

sign of hope

Feb 19, 2015

There is something about the rainbow that gives a boost of hope in the midst of a day's demands. The Bible account of Noah's ark is well known - and this is where the...

extinct religion ?

Aug 25, 2014

In recent months I have had the opportunity to be with many people of faith in several different countries: New Zealand, Australia, Asia, United States and Europe....

funerals, and hope

Mar 3, 2014

Last month I celebrated Mass on the anniversary of the death of my mother (9 February 2009) and father (10 February 2010). My father would often comment that we could...

papal apps

Feb 3, 2014

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...

no optimists

Dec 15, 2013

This third Sunday of Advent is known as “Gaudete” Sunday, or "Rejoicing" Sunday. The rose coloured candle on the Advent wreath is lit today. We remember that our reason...

Advent encouragement

Dec 6, 2013

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...