Stepping Into Another World
From my window I gaze daily at the falling leaves of many mighty trees and columns of green shapes and designs. Yet, at a closer look, nothing seems to be…
Immerse Yourself in Nature with Slow Fashion
Three days Eco-printing (or Botanical printing as it is also known) workshop was taken place in May, 2024. It was arranged by our Parish priest Fr. Robert and Sr. Lucia…
Exploring Green Spaces: Dr Michael Mosley
Recently, the people throughout the UK, Ireland and across the world have been shocked and saddened by the sudden and untimely death of Dr Michael Mosley, a well-known author, broadcaster…
Working With Others to Care for Creation
In the 1850s, settlers from the United Kingdom thought it would be a good idea to introduce Australian possums to New Zealand. What a disaster that has been. (They also…
Ask the Beasts
In 2014, American theologian Elizabeth Johnson wrote a wonderful book that included in its title Ask the Beasts. Job 12:17 continues, “ask the beasts and they will teach you.” We…
The Magic of Beauty
The new season of Spring has arrived in New Zealand and life is singing in all her splendour. It is such a wonderful time to just wander in the beauty…
Beginnings and Endings
I have recently been to two Catholic funerals for dear friends and was once again struck by the older theologies that so often underpin such events. We were back in…
Inside Silence
A few weeks ago a friend and I set out to go to Ashburton to buy a new budgie, a companion for my other budgie, Sunshine. The day was glorious,…
Rethinking the Solemnity of Christ the King Part II
This reflection is a continuation from Susan’s June 26 article of the same title. Here the expression, “Cosmic Christ” can be helpful as it points to Christ’s care of, and…
The Fragility of Life
Back in July 2022 I wrote a blog about the wonder and delight of my two budgies. Last month I took Beautiful Boy to the vet. He had a bleeding…