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September 27: 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Readings: 1. Ezekiel 18:25-28; Psalm: 25; 2. Philippians 2:1-11; Gospel: Matthew 21:28-32. The purpose of these pieces of Sacred Scripture is obvious. In … Read More about Ezekiel’s words make us sit up and listen
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September 20: 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time. Readings: 1. Isaiah 55:6-9; Psalm: 145; 2. Philippians 1:20-24,27; Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16; Our … Read More about Navigating our way through many a testing time
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By NEIL BROOM Most of us will have indulged in that slightly obsessive bathroom activity of struggling to squeeze that very last vestige of toothpaste from its tube. I … Read More about A metaphor for life
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“Go out into the world today and love the people you meet. Let your presence light new light in the … Read More about Many faiths at final event held in centre
Read MoreAn ordination to the priesthood and to the diaconate according to the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite will take … Read More about Ordinations rescheduled
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“On Trial for Reason: Science, Religion and Culture in the Galileo Affair” by Maurice A. Finocchiaro. Oxford University Press (New York, … Read More about Authoritative journey through history of science and philosophy
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by JEFF DILLON The issue of social distancing actually resulted in two denominations coming closer together briefly – with St Joseph’s Cathedral parish in Dunedin agreeing to … Read More about Anglicans grateful for Dunedin cathedral help
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Hollywood’s studio system was declared dead in the past month. It was the end of an era in which big budget movies were released solely to paying … Read More about Bollywood steps up
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Wellington Cardinal John Dew said that the country needs far-sighted people who will think beyond the three–year parliamentary term when making decisions around the environment. The cardinal made this call as representatives of six political parties outlined their party policies on climate change and the environment at a Wellington pre-election forum. The Wellington Archdiocesan Ecology, Justice and Peace Commission organised … Read More about Wgtn students question politicians
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – With the legalisation of assisted suicide and euthanasia in many countries, and questions concerning what is morally permissible regarding end-of-life care, the Vatican’s doctrinal office released a 25-page letter offering “a moral and practical clarification” on the care of vulnerable patients. “The Church is convinced of the necessity to reaffirm as … Read More about Vatican reaffirms, clarifies Church teachings on end-of-life care
The pandemic has provided “the perfect storm for conspiracy theories” around the world, theories which are now creeping into New Zealand, and into the lives of some Catholics in this country. University of Auckland senior lecturer Dr Danny Osborne defined conspiracy theory as “a belief that large-scale and/or important events are secretly caused by powerful, but malevolent, people/groups”. “Conspiracy theorists think that … Read More about Pandemic fuels conspiracy theories
As a little boy, Deacon Tang Phan had always wanted to be a teacher. “[My] teachers were very lovely. They have good hearts. They were kind towards me and they cared for me. I wanted to be one of them . . . to teach others,” he said. He aimed to do that, but things didn’t work out quite as he hoped, so … Read More about Vocational path led Deacon Tang to Aotearoa
A very special occasion has happened at the recently-opened St Gianna’s Home for Mothers and Babies in Auckland – the first resident of the home has given birth to her first baby. The news was shared in a message sent out by Family Life International’s Dame Colleen Bayer last month, in which she thanked God … Read More about St Gianna’s home welcomes first baby
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