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Archbishop’s column Mar2010
The recent announcement that Mary MacKillop is soon to be canonised is wonderful and exciting news for the church in this part of the world.
Vatican II – between the lines
One of the great difficulties in any discussion on Vatican II is the different meanings that can be read into several passages. In this the documents of Vatican II have the same problems as many passages in the bible.
The gratitude attitude
It’s about hearing the message with new ears, seeing with new eyes, responding with joy and a deep sense of gratitude for God’s bounteous gifts! I believe that if all our parishes simply committed to stewardship as a way of life, our churches would be overflowing.
Tongans still struggling with 2009 tsunami effects
‘March is known as the month for cyclones, but Cyclone Rene hit in February and Cyclone Waka struck on New Year’s Day.’
Tools for those curly junior questions about God
Tessa was racing to Eastbourne. She had promised the children a ride on the ferry. They were late. ‘Will we make it Mum?’ comes a four-year-old voice from the back seat. ‘Just pray the ferry doesn’t leave early,’ she replied. A small silence and then ‘What’s pray, Mum?’ Tessa felt a jolt.
Brigidines say a final farewell after 112 years
The weekend began with a thanksgiving dinner attended by the St Bride’s Old Girls’ Committee, the NZ Brigidines and visiting Brigidines from New South Wales most of whom had previously lived and worked in New Zealand.
Oscar Romero murdered 30 years ago this month
Visiting the Pope in 1979, Archbishop Romero presented him with seven dossiers filled with reports and documents describing injustices in El Salvador. Less than a year later he was killed.
Living by his principles and committed to the world’s children
Adrian Leason is a family man ‘ he and Shelley have seven children ‘ and is driven by a deeply-held commitment to the world’s children, particularly those in Iraq whose daily existence is jeopardised by war.
Sending forth the students with pearls
At this time of the year we give our young people a blessing as they leave the district to continue their education. You go from here with a blessing from us and with our gratitude.