On 12 November more than 120 people from all around Hawke’s Bay packed St Mary’s Parish Centre in Taradale to hear noted biographer Jessie Munro share her vast knowledge of the woman who may be New Zealand’s first saint, Suzanne Aubert.
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A family survey in Palmerston North has found that people are more inclined to go to Mass if there are children’s liturgies and sacramental programmes, or if they feel a sense of belonging.
The survey was a joint initiative between St Patrick’s Paris
‘I want to make my country safe for my people,’ says Cambodian Aki Ra. It’s a nice sentiment but when the story behind those words is known, it takes on a whole new meaning.
Cambodia is littered with landmines. It is estimated that between six millio
The title of this book sets the scene for an in-depth study of the Irish Catholic Church over a period of 30 years. The author presents the Church in Ireland as it existed before Vatican II when the power and influence of the Irish Church was at its peak
For decades, Professor Lloyd Geering has bestrode the stage of religion in New Zealand and beyond. So the media in particular has sought him out as the guru of modern religions especially Christianity. Many Christians have winced and disagreed with many o
If we are told someone died at the age of 82 or there was a fire on the fifth floor of a building we would all agree on the meaning of the numbers. In contrast, when we are told that Jesus cured a man ill for 38 years (Jn 5:5), or after the multiplication
One of the problems facing a westerner when first confronting meditation is the strangeness of the exercise. To be asked to close your eyes, sit silent and still for 20 minutes or more, thinking of nothing while repeating a short phrase does not sit easil
We meet new friends and we want to get to know them better. How do we do it? We share our stories. We tell them about our childhood, how we met our spouse or how our great-grandparents moved here.
We live in a rational, left-brain world with global
Sometimes the unbearable can be made bearable, if you just change the way you look at it.
I was telling my spiritual consultant about this truly dreadful school board meeting I had to attend. Lousy chairing, no finishing time, everyone frustrated out
There are countless stories from those who have been part of a World Youth Day. A thought I had in preparing to host pilgrims ourselves is the reality of being a visitor.
When you visit a foreign country you are in the hands of your host. You are in