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Letter 121 – Paul Traynor

UncategorizedPassionist Family
04
Apr 2025

                                                            Hello friends, This Sunday highlights the reality of yet another month passing. I have come across a few people who like me are realising the […]

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Letter 120 – Paul Traynor

UncategorizedPassionist Family
02
Mar 2025

                                                            Hello friends, As we approach Lent 2025 starting with Ash Wednesday on 5 March we begin a time of reflection, renewal and redirection of both […]

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Letter 119 – Paul Traynor

UncategorizedPassionist Family
09
Feb 2025

                        Good afternoon, NB: As I am away on the road over the next two weeks I’ve decided to send a letter out this week and there will be a two week reprieve from me.  The readings this week resonate with me and had […]

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Letter 118 – Paul Traynor

UncategorizedPassionist Family
02
Feb 2025

                        Good afternoon, The gospel this week is the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple and we see Joseph and Mary following the law i.e. introducing Jesus and having him take his place as first born in the Temple. The ancient Jewish rites bring […]

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Letter 117 – Paul Traynor

UncategorizedPassionist Family
27
Jan 2025

                                    Good afternoon, How many times have we heard the story in the gospel this week, of the Wedding Feast of Cana and the request of Jesus’ by his mother, Mary, to provide for more wine? There is […]

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Letter 116 – Paul Traynor

UncategorizedPassionist Family
08
Jan 2025

                                    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 […]

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Letter 115 – Paul Traynor

UncategorizedPassionist Family
23
Dec 2024

                                    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 […]

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Letter 114 – Paul Traynor

UncategorizedPassionist Family
23
Dec 2024

                                    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 […]

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Letter 113 – Paul Traynor

UncategorizedPassionist Family
11
Dec 2024

                                    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 […]

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Letter 112 – Paul Traynor

UncategorizedPassionist Family
11
Dec 2024

                                    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 […]

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    Passionist Family Groups began in New Zealand in June 1988. Effective leaders across each diocese work with the Passionist Advisor, Fr Brian Traynor CP. Together they provide formation and resources to develop healthy leadership models within the movement. Family Groups support and encourage building community, giving people a sense of acceptance and belonging. Can anyone join? The answer is ‘Yes’ - Our motto is ‘A family for all’.
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