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feasting the cross

feasting the cross

In the early 1980‘s I lived for six years preparing for priesthood at Holy Cross seminary in Mosgiel. In the late 1990’s when the number of seminarians was relatively...

time – the recipe

time – the recipe

Much of the time, I feel as though there is not enough time for me to do the many things I need to do and the many more things that I want to do. When I was younger I...

life-giving law

life-giving law

“Do not think that I have come to abolish  the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. The people I spend time with during the average week are...

in all forms, and at every stage

in all forms, and at every stage

One of the biggest news stories to come out of last week's Christchurch A&P show was the outrage that some people felt at the presence of the "life" stand at the...

Easter

Easter

He is risen indeed - Alleluia.     An opportunity to reflect on the significance of Easter; not simply an historical event, not a mere resuscitation of a body, but an...

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a long night

a long night

St. Teresa of Avila died on the long night of 4 – 15 October 1582

FGL online

FGL online

Fifth Gospel Living website is launched as an interactive collection

pub ponderings

pub ponderings

transcending differences to re-focus on Christ as the centre

Saint Suzanne

Saint Suzanne

Suzanne Aubert Meri Hohepa is with God as a Saint of God

a week of feasting

a week of feasting

These late September early October days are filled with significant feasts