From the Greek
A series of articles looking at some Greek words used in scripture and tradition. The New Testament was written in a version of Ancient Greek called koine, as was some liturgy and theology.
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Editorial: benefits bring social equality
Like many New Zealanders, I lived for four years in the 1990s on a benefit. No one who has had to bare the unhappiest details of their lives for an impersonal ‘ and sometimes hostile ‘ government clerk can easily forget the humiliation.
Bishop’s column
The bishops have been asked why they have not publicly supported the three men who were charged with damaging public property at Waihopai. I think there are several reasons, and I am speaking only for myself.
Apocryphal gospels: flights of fact or fantasy?
What are the names of Mary’s parents? Did you know that St Joseph was an elderly widower with several children? That when Mary was a child her feet did not touch the floor as she walked? That the Christ child worked miracles to cover up his mischief?
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O’Shea 2010 a triumph for Mercies
Schools 10 June 2010
Mercy colleges take main trophies in 2010 O’Shea contest
The two Mercy colleges in Wellington scooped the two top prizes in the O’Shea Shield competition run in the first weekend of May at Francis Douglas MÄorial College, New Plymouth. St Mary’s won the shield and St Catherine’s won the Viard Cup. St Patrick’s College, Silverstream, was third.