Following & Changing
Wisdom 9:13-18; Philemon 9-10,12-17; Luke 14:25-33 The Book of Wisdom challenges anybody who pretends to know what God meant to say or do. Jesus taught us to pray “Thy will…
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September 6, 2025
Interviews with Kieran Fenn fms
Kieran Fenn fms – Snippets from Muffin Talks
Kieran Fenn fms was a supporter of Titipounamu Study & Joy from its foundation in 2020 until his death in May 2024. With the video-clips below, we acknowledge his contribution…
September 3, 2025
Humility
Ecclesiasticus 3:19-21,30-31; Hebrews 12:18-19,22-24a; Luke 14:1,7-14 Ecclesiasticus, which was often called in Latin ‘Liber Ecclesiasticus’ (Church Book) or the Book of Sirach, is a book of guidelines and advice on…
August 30, 2025
Division or Peace ?
Jeremiah 38:4-6,8-10; Hebrews 12:1-4; Luke 12:49-53 The account about Jeremiah, a major prophet from the so-called Babylonian Period (6th century BCE), describes how a messenger is made responsible for the…
August 16, 2025
Faith, Blessings & True Treasures
Wisdom 18:6-9; Hebrews 11:1-2,8-19; Luke 12:32-48 Only faith can guarantee the blessings … Faith and trust are cornerstones of our belief.Today’s passage in the Book of Wisdom reminds us that…
August 10, 2025
The Futility of Life
Ecclesiastes 1:2,2:21-23; Colossians 3:1-5,9-11; Luke 12:13-21 Vanity of vanities… This translation of Ecclesiastes 1:2 might be the one that is best known, but it is also confusing. What is the…
August 2, 2025
Forgiveness
Genesis 18:20-32; Colossians 2:12-14; Luke 11:1-13 Negotiating with God? Why does Abraham have this conversation with God?In the story we heard last Sunday, Abraham had been visited by the Lord…
July 27, 2025
Hospitality
Genesis 18:1-10; Colossians 1:24-28; Luke 10:38-42 Hospitality is a crucial part in most cultures around the world, but especially in cultures where being accepted as a host means survival. The…
July 19, 2025
Sent on a Journey
Isaiah 66:10-14; Galatians 6:14-18; Luke 10:1-12,17-20 In the first part of Isaiah 66, we hear about God’s judgement over people who don’t observe the Laws given by God. Those who…
July 5, 2025
St Peter & St Paul
Acts 3:1-10; Galatians 1:11-20; John 21:15-19 Miracles draw attention to God’s presence. Jesus was known as a ‘miracle-worker’.In this encounter of Peter with a man who was unable to walk,…
June 28, 2025