Ezekiel 47:1-2,8-9,12; 1 Corinthians 3:9-11,16-17; John 2:13-22 Right after explaining some details of the Jewish temple, its gates and the importance of unblemished offerings, Ezekiel describes the waters underneath the…
This day is a special day to remember those who have gone before us. In some churches they display photos of parishioners or of family members or friends of parishioners.…
2 Maccabees 12:42-45; Philippians 3:20-21,16-18; Luke 7:11-17 Can we influence what comes after life on earth? This is a question that is foundational for most religions.The Reading from Maccabees follows…
This is the recording of the Webinar with the members of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops' Committee of Interfaith Relations (NZCBCIR) held on 28 October 2025. https://youtu.be/ohMLlwlSR1M
Dr Joseph Grayland follows up on a presentation given for Titipounamu Study & Joy: Liturgical Inculturation - a dangerous concept?! Part 1: What is inculturation? https://youtu.be/OriKUgqhWvk Part 2: Liturgical inculturation…
Ecclesiasticus 35:12-14, 16-19; 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18; Luke 18:9-14 Quid pro quo for God?In the first part of Ecclesiasticus 35, the Laws of God are explained as rules of how to…
I recently co-organised a pilgrimage to Hokianga. I love the area of Hokianga, which is about 5 hours north of Auckland, New Zealand.I have done the trip many times, but…
Exodus 17:8-13; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2; Luke 18:1-8 Moses had led the Israelites out of Egypt. He fully trusted God and followed all instructions he received. However, as only he heard…
Pope Paul VI, the pope who closed the Second Vatican Council, Vatican II, was convinced that reaching out to the Eastern Orthodox and Protestant churches and other religions would make…