Good afternoon, This weekend we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. There are words that immediately come to mind at this event – manifestation or a sudden realisation. In some ways this visit of the Magi shines […]

                                    Good afternoon, We have come to the Fourth Sunday of Advent and our time of waiting is fast drawing to a close. We have probably found ourselves drawing up lists, planning visits to family, considering  the expectations […]

                                    Good afternoon, “We know that the burdens some people carry are enormous and we often stand back in amazement at how they cope. So what is the secret? The yoke, that wooden frame that ties two oxen […]

                                    Morena – Good morning, We now move to the Second Sunday of Advent continuing our journey of peace and repentance as we prepare for the coming of Jesus. Here in New Zealand, we are experiencing a continual […]

                                    Morena – Good morning, What Does Advent Mean? Advent means “arrival” and signifies the start of an event or the arrival of a person. In Christian communities around the world, Advent refers to a four-week season of […]

                                         Morena – Good morning, When we hear these readings of this 33rd Sunday, we are witnessing the closing of the liturgical year and our readings sharpen us to realise that what we think we control […]

Our Passionist Family Group, perhaps much like yours, is eclectic. We enjoy coming together and connecting, and for many this group is the only real point of connection with the church and its kaupapa. Covid blew up a number of enterprises across all sections of society. Church was not exempt. We have struggled to maintain […]

                                         Morena – Good morning, Listen, Israel: the Lord our God is the one Lord. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength. Let these […]

Passionist Family Groups Movement Aotearoa 2024 -2027 Planning and Consultation  Dear Passionist Family Group members, I am writing to you to seek your insights, comments and thoughts about the needs of our Movement over the next three years. The Trustees will be working with Fr. Brian Traynor CP (Passionist Advisor to NZ) and myself and […]

                                   Morena – Good morning, Clare and I arrived back Sunday October 6 and fortunately we had reasonable sleep on the plane which meant less impact from jet lag. In fact, I felt better than I did after the […]