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Pope's Prayer Intention for
December:
For pilgrims of Hope
We pray that this Jubilee Year strengthen our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in our daily lives, and that it may transform us into pilgrims of Christian hope.
Many have seen this series on DVD and been inspired by it.
Now you can see it all online for free. Just try the trailer and if you like it, go get the full series.
Journey Around The World And Deep Into The Catholic Faith...
In breathtaking and high-definition cinematography, the truth, goodness, and beauty of Catholicism are illustrated in a multimedia experience.
Journey with Bishop Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 16 countries.
Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth's people, and discover the full meaning of the faith.
Pope Francis has declared 2025 as a year of Jubilee with the theme 'Pilgrims of Hope', giving voice to his desire for the year to foster a greater sense of global sisterhood and brotherhood, solidarity with the poor, and caring for the environment.
.... .. and in preparation for next year's Jubilee Year the Pope has inaugurated a Year of Prayer, calling on the faithful “to pray more fervently to prepare ourselves to live properly this grace-filled event and to experience the power of hope in God.”
xxxxxThe Year of Prayer, the Holy Father explained, is dedicated “to rediscovering the great value and absolute need for prayer, prayer in personal life, in the life of the Church, prayer in the world.”
Short videos to strengthen your faith, get answers to tough questions and discover the truth. Check out a couple; you may like them. Click here
Many have seen this series on DVD and been inspired by it.
Now you can see it all online for free. Just try the trailer and if you like it, go get the full series.
Journey Around The World And Deep Into The Catholic Faith...
In breathtaking and high-definition cinematography, the truth, goodness, and beauty of Catholicism are illustrated in a multimedia experience.
Journey with Bishop Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 16 countries.
Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth's people, and discover the full meaning of the faith.
“Let us breathe the Spirit of Mary in all that we do, to think, judge feel and act as Mary in all things God has chosen us to do”
Among other great stuff, Universalis has the best 15-minute podcast each week on Church/prayer/ministry I know of: "The week ahead". Click here.
Parish Prayer
Sacred Space
Your Daily Prayer Online
Welcome! We invite you to make a 'Sacred Space' in your day, praying here and now, as you visit our website, with the help of scripture chosen every day and on-screen guidance.
Here is one of many examples, from the Irish Jesuits, offered in 21 different languages.
It offers a reflection, the Gospel of the Mass of the day and ends in prayer.
Pope's Prayer Intention for
December:
For pilgrims of Hope
We pray that this Jubilee Year strengthen our faith, helping us to recognize the Risen Christ in our daily lives, and that it may transform us into pilgrims of Christian hope.
.... .. and in preparation for next year's Jubilee Year the Pope has inaugurated a Year of Prayer, calling on the faithful “to pray more fervently to prepare ourselves to live properly this grace-filled event and to experience the power of hope in God.”
xxxxxThe Year of Prayer, the Holy Father explained, is dedicated “to rediscovering the great value and absolute need for prayer, prayer in personal life, in the life of the Church, prayer in the world.”
The secret to raising kids that stay Catholic?
Family prayer, helping others and hugs
Get the article from America Magazine here.
Pope Francis has declared 2025 as a year of Jubilee with the theme 'Pilgrims of Hope', giving voice to his desire for the year to foster a greater sense of global sisterhood and brotherhood, solidarity with the poor, and caring for the environment.
Short videos to strengthen your faith, get answers to tough questions and discover the truth. Check out a couple; you may like them. Click here
A whole series of short videos - 5 to 10 minutes mostly - on the Bible.
There are summaries of the books of the Bible, explanations of the words and ideas in the Bible. And much more.
Click on the icon for a sample taken from the Baptism of the Lord. You won't be disappointed.
And there is an App too {of course there is}.
Parish Cemetery
Fr Terry manages the Parish Cemetery
on Find a Grave.
Contact him here if you would like to add a photo or an Obituary to the record
Go to Find a Grave
Pray for our beloved dead.
NZ Catholic
Last Paper Issue - being a selection of pictures and items from 1996 when The Tablet and the Zealandia merged into one publication.
Next year its place will be taken by CathNews, which will be Published by the New Zealand Catholic Bishop's Conference.
You can see the current issue of CathNews here, and subscribe to it next year.
Download a copy here.