As the Aotearoa New Zealand school year begins for 2022 here’s a thought on the purpose of education, and a reflection on prayer in schools.
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back to school
In New Zealand this week the third of the four school terms begins. Prayers here for a healthy and happy term for all staff and students. Prayer is a regular part of...
totality of reality
In our southern part of the world this week sees return to school for primary and high school students. Some young people will be excited at the prospect and others...
Advent @ school
Every day in the life of a priest has unexpected highlights. Today I was invited to lead an Advent service for Years 9 & 10 students with staff at St. Bede's...
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maturation
only by recognising one is loved do we at last enter into a truly mature, familial and free relationship with God.
Fathers’ Day
It’s Fathers’ Day today in New Zealand and Australia
to be wise
In my unloveliness I plunged into the lovely things which you created. You were with me, but I was not with you