National Vocation Awareness Week is an annual week of the Catholic Church dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew prayers and support for those considering these vocations.
Whilst the contribution of other nurse leaders was significant to the development of the profession here in Aotearoa New Zealand, most nurses acknowledge Florence Nightingale as a having an influence on nursing in our country and worldwide.
As a Sister of the Little Company of Mary, I learned as a young Religious to embrace wholeheartedly the founding principles of both Catholic Social teaching and the Hospice philosophy. They have framed my life span. Jesus’ superb declaration above states unequivocally the intrinsic dignity of every human being, whatever their origin or orientation.
Hospice is a holistic wrap-around service of care and support available to anyone with a life-limiting illness. Whilst hospice care is primarily focused on the person who is dying, services are also for the family and whānau both before and after their loved one has died.
Pentecost occurs 50 days after the death and resurrection of Jesus, and ten days after his ascension into heaven. Because Easter is a moveable feast and Pentecost depends on the timing of Easter, Pentecost can fall anywhere between 10 May and 13 June. This year, Pentecost Sunday is 28 May.
Dear Lord Jesus Christ, Right before your Ascension into Heaven you told your apostles to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth upon receiving the Holy Spirit. May I be similarly inspired to spread your Gospel message in word and deed, according to your will for me. And may I do so prudently […]
Fifth Sunday of Easter – John 14:1-12 ¹ Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. ² In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare […]
Last month, WelCom began a series of exploring titles of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, in the Litany of Loreto which dates from 1531. The first was Mary as ‘Mirror of Justice’. Here are two more, placed in a context relevant to the experiences and aspirations of today’s Christians, by Fr James Lyons.
Throughout May, the month dedicated to the Blessed Mother Mary, many images of Our Lady are visited in dedicated garden settings in places around the world.
The month of May is a time when the People of God express particular love and devotion for the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is traditional in this month to pray the Rosary at home with the family.