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Sue Seconi, parishioner of the Catholic Parish of Whanganui – Te Parihi Katorika Ki Whanganui, reflects on the significance of Advent as a time of waiting, hope, and spiritual preparation.On 1st December 2024, the Catholic Church celebrated the first Sunday of Advent....
As we enter the Season of Advent, Bishop John Adams shares a message with the people of the Palmerston North Diocese, inviting us into a time of reflection, prayer, and peace.
Advent - Te Wā o Aweneti The significance of Advent The four-week Season of Advent is a time of prayerful and practical ways to prepare for the celebration of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas Day. Christ was born to bring hope to a darkened world. The Season of...
As we prepare our hearts and minds for the celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, we invite you to join us in a series of reflections that will illuminate the path towards the manger. Advent, derived from the Latin word "adventus," meaning "coming" or...
The Church welcomes her children to prepare for Christmas each year with a four-week season called Advent. The word 'Advent' comes from the Latin word 'adventus,' which means 'coming.' Perhaps, then, we might ask ourselves who or what is coming in four weeks' time. My...
Fr Vui Hoang (Assistant Priest, Catholic Parish of New Plymouth) shares his talents with us this Christmas with an acappella cover of 'O Holy Night.'
"This Advent let’s remind ourselves of God at work in our world, though the stories of his people in the Bible and their part in the whakapapa (lineage) of Jesus, God’s Big Story that we can be a part of as well. Jesse Trees are a very old Christmas tradition and...
"This Advent let’s remind ourselves of God at work in our world, though the stories of his people in the Bible and their part in the whakapapa (lineage) of Jesus, God’s Big Story that we can be a part of as well. Jesse Trees are a very old Christmas tradition and...
"This Advent let’s remind ourselves of God at work in our world, though the stories of his people in the Bible and their part in the whakapapa (lineage) of Jesus, God’s Big Story that we can be a part of as well. Jesse Trees are a very old Christmas tradition and...
"This Advent let’s remind ourselves of God at work in our world, though the stories of his people in the Bible and their part in the whakapapa (lineage) of Jesus, God’s Big Story that we can be a part of as well. Jesse Trees are a very old Christmas tradition and...
This reflection comes from a homily Bishop Peter gave in Taradale on the First Sunday in Advent in 2018.The beautiful season of Advent invites us to make our own the prophecies and prayers and poetry of the people of old in their longing for the promised Saviour. We...
Out of all the liturgical seasons in the Church's calendar, I enjoy Advent the most. Not only does it herald the approach of my favourite time of year (hello summer!), I also love the build-up to Christmas and the time spent preparing, planning and reflecting. In the...