THE POWER OF A CHILD
These days our news headlines are all about the US presidential elections. The job, for what is apparently the most powerful person on earth, is up for grabs and with […]
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Joy!
On Friday before last, 6 September, the Archdiocese of Wellington called forward Kinh Nguyen to the Order of Deacons; to live a life in service of God and God’s people. […]
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To Hope and Act with Creation
This Sunday’s readings speak of redemption, justice, and equality. The Gospel has Jesus commanding the eyes of a blind man to be opened. My favourite Eucharistic Prayer asks that our […]
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Living with God’s Word in our hearts
The one who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord’. In this psalm refrain response God promises to live with those who live their lives with justice, […]
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‘Taste and see the goodness of the Lord’
Have you noticed that for a couple of Sundays we have had the same response to the Psalm – ‘Taste and see the goodness of the Lord’. This is Psalm […]
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Complaints
The dictionary definition of ‘complain’ is to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something. From a human standpoint, it seems to be a natural response to ‘vent’ when things don’t go our […]
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I Am!
“I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst” (Jn 6:35) The great ‘I am’ we hear in […]
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Sharing is Caring
Whenever Sandra prepares a meal, there is always more than enough for us as a family and I always complain and ask her, why did she cook so much? Her […]
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We are one!
Divisions between peoples are not part of the divine plan. Is this a bold statement? No, it is a clear teaching of Christ which we can read in Ephesians as […]
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Mercy and Faithfulness
The Psalm in today’s readings – usually numbered Psalm 84 – has long been a personal favourite. It speaks of God’s mercy and faithfulness, but also of justice and peace. […]