instead of an aimless wandering from one attraction to the next, their new life had one single purpose.
John the Baptist
pointing where?
There is a line often used in theology that reminds me of the complexity of human life and gives me great hope: “God writes straight with the crooked lines of my life.”
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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