Deed, not words – a philosophical comment on the state of the church
Was it a sign, a warning to us Catholics, that the continuing child-abuse scandal flared once again, this time during Holy Week?
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A preference for deference
But employers? Now they’re different. There could a job or a promotion at stake. We think twice or even thrice before criticizing the boss. Even when we honestly think the boss is wrong, the boss is always right!
Editorial: back to basic Christian principles
Certainly it gives a blueprint for the church to do what it does best ‘ follow the example of Christ in welcoming and accompanying those who struggle in society for whatever reason.
Kevin Connors – a passion for music, youth and the Spirit
When Fr Kevin Connors speaks, one is drawn by his charisma. Everything he says about youth, the church and society’s attitude towards Catholicism is fresh and intriguing.
Year of the Priest: bishops as apostolic successors
An important issue is the relationship of the episcopate to apostleship for it is as successors to the apostles that bishops have exercised their great influence in the history of the church.
Today’s students more joyous about religion
Schools
15 May 2010
Today’s students tend to have fewer hang-ups and issues about matters of religion than those of 25 years ago making the teaching of religion and spirituality easier in the Catholic School context.
Richmond’s jubilee celebrations reveal a faithful parish
Parishes 15 May 2010 A typically brilliant sunny Nelson day shone on around 400 parishioners for the recent 50th jubilee celebrations for Our Lady of Perpetual Help parish in Richmond. While 50 years is comparatively young, the parish draws on a rich history going back to 1856 when the Nelson colony was still in infancy […]
Deaf children encouraged to learn sign language and culture
Chaplain to the deaf community David Loving-Molloy is concerned that deaf children are not being taught New Zealand sign language, which is an official language of the country, because it is not compulsory at school.
Tertiary chaplaincy centre opens at Massey
The Centre Waiora is a place for the expression of Christian faith, care and hospitality to students and staff on campus.
Films of joy in adversity spark refection on blessings
There are two films that I’ve seen lately that have made me really think. They are on dvd and I knew nothing about them when they arrived at my friends’ place.