God writes straight with the crooked lines of my life
John the Baptist
the pointer
instead of an aimless wandering from one attraction to the next, their new life had one single purpose.
the pointer
My paternal grandfather knew his way around the night sky. In New Zealand, the Southern Cross is the most recognisable constellation. I remember grandad showing me...
the pointer
My paternal grandfather knew his way around the night sky. In New Zealand, the Southern Cross is the most sought-after constellation. I remember my grandfather showing...
point to Jesus
Many artistic representations of John the Baptist show him as a ‘pointer’. He is pointing away from himself and towards Jesus. This popular image (as in this section...
ChCh diocese
Today, the feast of the birth of John the Baptist, is the feast day of our Christchurch diocese, since the Baptist is our patron saint. I caught myself seeking an image...
the forerunner
My paternal grandfather knew his way around the night sky. In New Zealand, the Southern Cross is the most recognisable constellation. I remember my grandfather showing...
the pointer
My paternal grandfather knew his way around the night sky. In New Zealand, the Southern Cross is the most recognisable constellation. I remember my grandfather showing...
homily studio 19/1
Each week I will upload a post entitled “homily studio,” followed by the date of the relevant Sunday eg 19 Jan. On this page I will simply drop a selection of possible...
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Cana abundance
“In the present order of things, Divine Providence is leading us to a new order of human relations…”
key to wisdom
The new wisdom of the Magi was that they now knew how to listen for and recognise the voice of Christ
immense hope
This encounter which begins a life of intimacy with God, is the most fundamental need of every person.
let it be
This eve of a new year heralds a new dawn. Let us look expectantly to a new year, new joys, new possibilities
maturing
God never lets anything happen unless it serves for the growth and maturation of those He has called.