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“Can Francis Change the Church?” by Thomas Sweetser, SJ. Crossroad (Chestnut Ridge, New York, 2019). 174 pp., US$16.95. Reviewed by … Read More about How Catholics are responding to the leadership of Pope Francis
Read MoreOn October 17, New Zealanders once more take part in a general election. As has happened before in many previous general elections, … Read More about False compassion
Read MoreThe Worshipping Under Southern Skies 2020 conference, scheduled to be held in Auckland in early October this year, has been postponed for a … Read More about Akld liturgy conference postponed
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by NEVIL GIBSON When faced with a story of faith and miracles, moviemakers are likely to steer a middle course between … Read More about Makeover for movie miracles
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by Sr CARMEL COLE, RNDM On August 15, which is a traditional jubilee date for the Sisters of Our Lady of the … Read More about Celebration of Sr Rita’s 70 years
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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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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
by MIKE FITZSIMONS The Covid-19 lockdowns have resulted in a sharp rise across the country in requests for support from the St Vincent de Paul Society. The response from volunteers and donors has been tremendous, said Marlena Hoeft-Marwick, national president of the St Vincent de Paul Society. “Some people have donated money, others have given food items and essential household goods. Our ongoing efforts to support the disadvantaged would not be possible without a … Read More about Vinnies see sharp rise in requests for help
Christchurch diocese has bought the site of the former Copthorne Hotel in the central city to use in the planned cathedral parish precinct project. The purchase of the 2154 square metre site at 776 Colombo Street was announced last month by Millennium and Copthorne Hotels NZ Ltd (MCK). According to a report on Stuff, the site … Read More about Chch diocese buys former Copthorne Hotel site
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