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,…
Peacenic - a Picnic for Peace. This annual event is a popular event organised by the Council of Christians and Muslims in cooperation with the Pearl of Island Foundation and…
Reflection on the Readings for Sunday 16 February Jeremiah 17:5-8; 1 Corinthians 15:12,16-20; Luke 6:17,20-26 Contrasts explained in scenarios are very effective when it comes to choosing an option.In Jeremiah,…
Why are many important accounts in the New Testament, esp. in the Gospel according to Luke, connected to the Temple - and how did the Temple in Jesus' time actually…
Reflection on the Readings for 09 Feb 2025 Isaiah 6:1-2,3-8; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11 In Exodus 30, God gives instructions to Moses on how to burn offerings. These instructions…
James Busby was appointed British Resident in New Zealand in 1832 and was involved in drafting the 1835 Declaration of the Independence of New Zealand and the 1840 Treaty of…
Reflection on the Readings for 02 Feb 2025: Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 23(24):7-10; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 Be prepared! The Lord might enter the temple when you don’t expect it.Similar to…
Waitangi Day – Te Rā o Waitangi in Māori marks the anniversary of the initial signing of the Treaty of Waitangi on the 6th of February 1840. How did it…
Fr George Carlos shares his admiration for Saint John Bosco, known as Don Bosco who was a priest, educator and writer and lived during the time of the Industrial Revolution…
Reflection on the Readings for 26 Jan 2025: Nehemiah 8:2-6,8-10; Psalm 18(19):8-10,15; 1 Corinthians 12:12-30; Luke 1:1-4,4:14-21 On the third Sunday of Ordinary Time, which means three weeks after the…