In this Epiphany of the Lord, we reflect on the wonderful story of the journey of the Magi. Many marvelous spiritual lessons can be distilled by examining the devotion these wise men had for the Christ child. Bishop Robert Barron outlines some of these lessons in his...
The Holy Family | Prayer for Sunday, 27th December
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.Feast of the Holy Family Pause Take a moment to still yourself. Take a deep breath and ask God for a renewed sense of presence with you in this moment. Opening Prayer O God, who were pleased...
Advent Part 3 | Prayer for Sunday, 13th December
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.Third Sunday in AdventLearn more about Advent >Join Monsignor Dave Bell in lighting this weeks candle representing joy. Pause Take a moment to still yourself. Take a deep breath and ask...
Advent Part 2 | Prayer for Sunday, 6th December
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.Second Sunday in AdventLearn more about Advent >This week Teresa Edwards leads us in prayer for the second week of Advent. Join in lighting the candle below. Pause Take a moment to still...
Joyful Expectation | Celebrating the Season of Advent
Advent - Te Wā o Aweneti The significance of Advent The New Zealand National Liturgy Office says that Advent has a twofold character: "as a time to prepare for the solemnity of Christmas when the Son of God's first coming to us is remembered, and as a season...
Roadmaps for Transformation
In November 2020, a small team delivered the 'Diocese of Palmerston North 2020 Update' in various locations around the Diocese. As part of this 'Update', I delivered a short presentation called 'Roadmaps for Transformation'. This article is a summary of that...
Making Traditions | Celebrating the Season of Advent
I really love traditions, seasons and celebrations. Advent is no exception and as a season it gets me extra excited because of the anticipation of Christmas, the summer holidays and the end of the year. One of the reasons I love establishing and celebrating various...
World Day of the Poor | Prayer for Sunday, 15th November
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.33rd Sunday in Ordinary TimeLearn more about Ordinary Time > Pause Take a moment to still yourself. Take a deep breath and ask God for a renewed sense of presence with you in this moment....
All Saints Day | Prayer for Sunday, 1st November
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.All Saints - Solemnity Learn more about Ordinary Time > Pause Take a moment to still yourself. Take a deep breath and ask God for a renewed sense of presence with you in this moment....
Session Three: October 19th 2020
Part 2: Structure "forming and communicating a vision takes time, and with the pressing concerns facing our parishes and dioceses, leaders may resist investing that time; they just want to get going, even if they have not yet established a clear direction. However, it...
World Mission Sunday 2020 | Prayer for Sunday, 18th October
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year ALearn more about Ordinary Time > Pause Take a moment to still yourself. Take a deep breath and ask God for a renewed sense of presence with you in this...
World Mission Sunday I Message from Pope Francis
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCISFOR WORLD MISSION DAY 2020 Here am I, send me (Is 6:8) Dear Brothers and Sisters, I wish to express my gratitude to God for the commitment with which the Church throughout the world carried out the Extraordinary Missionary...







