Trumpian Devotees are Well and Truly Alive in New Zealand
On November 7th, there will be an election in New Zealand for a new government. The present coalition government is made up of three right-wing parties whose main focus seems…
Do You Believe in Climate Change, or Do You Deny It?
I think all RNDMs no matter where we live – Canada, New Zealand, Laos, Kenya or Bolivia - believe in climate change, and not because we have studied all the…
The Pros and Cons of Social Media
Even if we are not teenagers glued to our smart phones for hours everyday, 99% of us would probably have to confess to using social media. I own up to…
Artificial Intimacy and Real Friendship
Recently, I read a scary article about AI being able to generate intimate relationships between humans and a machine (see James Muldoon, “Artificial Intimacy,” Guardian Weekly, 16 January 2026). I…
How Do I Understand Prayer?
Last week I was checking out the readings for Sunday, 19 October, prior to preparing my homily. All three readings pointed to the importance of prayer in our lives. The…
Does Your Country Have an Appetite for Trumpism?
There is hardly a night goes by in Aotearoa New Zealand, when the 47th president of the “dis” United States of America does not appear on our TV. I think…
What I Read and How it Influences Me
I am sure I am not alone in being horrified and appalled by what is happening in Gaza, and sadly, increasingly in the West Bank. Hamas’ violent attack on Israeli…
The Chrism Mass and Women
The Holy Week ceremonies have been celebrated and as we progress through the Easter season with its wonderful readings from the Acts of the Apostles, we learn about the disciples…
Autumn Reflections on Climate Change
Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; … Where are the songs of Spring? Ay, where are they? Think not of them, thou hast thy…
The Book of Created Nature
The importance of Saint Augustine (354-430) for Western civilisation in general, and Christianity in particular, can hardly be under-estimated. Many women, particularly those committed to empowering women unhappy about their…