I'm not going to miss the opportunity to remind blog readers to pray for me. Twenty-Eight years ago today I was ordained a priest, by Bishop Denis Hanrahan, in the...
John O’Connor
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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growing up
Thomas was not doubting as much as seeking; expressing his yearning for adult faith.

another way
the real mortality in our sin is not any particular action or omission itself, but what we do next

the pointer
So now I’m off to John Baptist the day

Corpus Christi
Orvieto is an Italian hill-top settlement where all roads lead to the medieval Cathedral.

matariki
I have no doubt that God is using the stars to shift my focus from my own failures and successes