“The prayer of the poor rises up to God” (Sir 25:5)
What does it mean to be celebrating today the World Day of the Poor? What does it mean when Pope Francis writes in his message for this day in 2024 […]
Tag: Fr Patrick Bridgman
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Seeking wisdom
The Psalmist this weekend sings, “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain wisdom of heart”. This seems a very counter-cultural concept. In the ‘modern world’ people often […]
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Divine Presence!
29th September each year is the feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. However, when a feast day coincides with a Sunday, unless it is a Solemnity, or a Feast […]
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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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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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Faith that is Alive
“Jesus was in the stern, asleep on a cushion.” Along with the passage when Jesus invites his disciples to, “Come and have breakfast!”, this is one of my favourite scripture […]
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Welcome Home!
Did you feel the space as you came through the foyer? Did you look up as you entered the nave and see the beautiful ceiling, now white and duck-egg blue? […]
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“The heaven of our souls”
We have been praying for our return to God’s Cathedral Church in Wellington, our parish church, dedicated to his Son, Jesus, and to Mother Mary. Yes, as I have mentioned, […]
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JESUS AND OUR MUMS
The Gospel for today, on this Ascension Sunday, is often known as Jesus’ ‘High Priestly Prayer’. He is praying for his disciples; he is praying for us. He prayers for […]
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Love in Deed and Truth
“I support Adam as Zara would’ve wanted and recognise the soul crushing guilt that he faces.” With these words, Anna, the mother of the late Zara Mitchell, acted in deed […]