It is easy for us to get complacent about things. The more years we spend on this earth, the more likely we are to take things for granted and miss potential opportunities for further growth. The liturgical seasons in the Church are one example of where it can be easy...
Acknowledging Waitangi Day | 2023
These resources have been compiled from the National Liturgy Office's resources from 2021-2023 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. Readings of the Day Gen 1:1-19 God spoke and...
Ko te Wā o te Aweneti | The Season 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 Advent offers us a new beginning and a promise of hope for...
Prophecies + Prayers + Poems | Advent Reflection
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...
Christ the King | Prayer for Sunday, 22nd November
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.Feast of Christ the King 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....
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....
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...
Respect Life Sunday | Prayer for Sunday, 11th October
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.27th 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...
vineyards (& parables) | Prayer for Sunday, 4th October
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.27th 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...
Words & Deeds | Prayer for Sunday, 27th September
UNITED IN PRAYER A PRAYER RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS.26th 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...
Surprised & Confused by Generosity
Gospel Reflection From the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A Matthew 20:1-16 Jesus said to his disciples: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner going out at daybreak to hire workers for his vineyard. He made an agreement with the workers for one denarius a...