Today I'm at one of the many very beautiful cemeteries of the Hurunui. We the family and friends of one who has died, have gathered here in Waikari to bury him. When we...
Christmas reality
Take a moment in the midst of this pre-Christmas busyness to focus again on the heart of the feast. You might find this brief video clip helpful.
prayer
Prayer is not as much a human activity as it is the action of God with us. Your desire for prayer and your expression of this desire is little compared to the desire...
life in the gap
The "mind the gap" signs are often found at railway stations where the authorities don't like to lose customers between the platform and the train. The gap is a helpful...
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consecrated
It really highlighted how rich the church is in its diversity but also it’s unity in our common faith

Leo on Augustine
You might appreciate this brief clip of Pope Leo (in English) introducing us to Augustine.

Leo XIV
In Aotearoa we feel a connection with our new pope since he grew up speaking and thinking in our language.

an answer…
The clear evidence is that the Holy Spirit has spoken and has been heard