Scholars, religious leaders and people involved in their communities and in Interfaith dialogue came together from around New Zealand, Australia and the USA to discuss the theme of “Freedom to…
Exodus 3:1-8,13-15; 1 Corinthians 10:1-6,10-12; Luke 13:1-9 During the time of Lent, we have read about several accounts that took place in the wilderness, in the desert. Now we hear…
On 14 March 2025 the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Committee of Interfaith Relations met in Auckland and met with members of the Auckland Interfaith Council and their Advisory Group. It…
Who was St Joseph? In this snippet taken from a Muffin Talk interview with Fr Merv Duffy sm, we hear the story of how St Mary and St Joseph met:…
St Patrick is part of the identity of Ireland - but what do we really know about him?What languages did he speak and why does the feast day of this…
Deuteronomy 26:4-10; Psalm 90(91):1-2,10-15; Romans 10:8-13; Luke 4:1-13 The passage of Deuteronomy follows a descriptions of laws and punishments. God is the God of Justice and demands accountability. However, God…
“I Made You Wonderfully” – the theme based on Psalm 143: 19 was chosen by the Cook Island women who prepared the resources for the World Day of Prayer 2025.The…
Ecclesiasticus 27:5-8; 1 Corinthians 15:54-58; Luke 6:39-45 The Book of Sirach or Ecclesiasticus is also known as The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach. It is said to be…
Beautiful sunshine, a diverse community, lots of laughter and the good feeling about having accomplished good deeds - the Auckland Inter-Faith Council organised a successful creek clean-up. All our Faiths…
Reflection, Sunday 23 February 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23; 1 Corinthians 15:45-49; Luke 6:27-38 In the Book of Samuel, Saul is looking for David in the desert. The desert,…