We had the privilege of having a family holiday in Samoa in July, and we were all surprised by the number of churches there! Christianity is the official and largest religion in Samoa, with statistics showing that, with all the various denominations, 98 per cent of the population are Christian. In fact, Article 1 of … Read More about Evangelisation
Opinion
What makes a good dad?
by GREG ERLANDSON (OSV News) Judging from media ... Read More about What makes a good dad?
Editorial: Social cohesion
Last month, a group of University of Auckland ... Read More about Editorial: Social cohesion
Editorial: The Church has always faced challenges
When Auckland Catholic diocese’s library closed ... Read More about Editorial: The Church has always faced challenges
by CARDINAL JOHN DEW In late January of this year, I wrote a letter to Pope Francis offering my resignation as Archbishop of Wellington. Bishops are required by canon law to offer their resignation when they turn 75 years of age. I had been told by a Vatican official last … Read More about Cardinal John Dew reflects on his ministry
Meditation is a very popular activity nowadays. Christian meditation is a practice that has been around for centuries. It involves quieting the mind and focusing on a specific thought or Scripture, with the goal of deepening one’s relationship with God. There are many benefits to Christian meditation, both physical and … Read More about Meditation
As I write this we are approaching Advent, which starts on November 27 and takes us through a period of preparation for Christmas. All around me it seems the rest of the world is already getting ready for Christmas! There are Christmas decorations up at work and places I visit. … Read More about Approaching Advent
In the film Camino Skies (2019), there is a moving scene that highlights the power of prayer. A New Zealander and his Kiwi son-in-law are among those making the pilgrimage on the famous Camino de Santiago in northern Spain. The older man has walked the Camino before. The two men … Read More about A love that overcomes all isolation
We are getting to that time of year when the weather starts to warm up, and more Kiwis head to the beach and pools to swim, splash, have fun and cool down. However, we had 90 people die of drowning in New Zealand in 2021. We all know to swim … Read More about Water safety
The ultimatum that forced a chief executive officer of an Australian rules football club to choose between his faith and his employment has caused widespread concern among people of faith in Australia and for good reason. Andrew Thorburn, a former CEO of NAB and the BNZ, lasted one day in … Read More about The exclusion of Christians
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