ahiahi pai/ Good afternoon, Dear friends, I was remiss when doing my last letter under the duress of Covid that I forgot to include the 25th celebrations of our Uniting Church brothers and sisters at Johnsonville. I have decided to run a letter this week to rectify this situation. I am slowly getting over the […]

ahiahi pai/ Good afternoon, The readings this Sunday places in front of us what if fundamental – love of God and love of neighbour. In the first reading there are lots of reminders of how we are to behave and how to assist those who are in need of help. The current climate in Gaza […]

    ahiahi pai/ Good afternoon, Another week passes and the readings cause us to once again be challenged to look at our  response to this week’s gospel. We have all been to weddings and realise what a fabulous occasion they are. How, it is always good to catch up with relatives and friends we […]

    ahiahi pai/ Good afternoon, Well I am back home after a good relaunch in Ashburton and a very positive response. They have a gathering tonight to plan and set up new groups. A huge thank you for Stephanie Butchard’s support and hard work along with the PFG coordinators and our new parish Coordinator […]

    Morena/Good morning The readings this Sunday direct our attention to forgiveness and to not get caught up in hatred and revenge. Rather, be compassionate and understanding of others and their plight. Rather than judging, reach out and look for the positive and offer the wreath of peace and forgiveness. We are to utilise […]

Morena/good morning,                                                               We are experiencing some beautiful weather around the country. The Wairarapa has been sensational these past three mornings. A relief from all […]

  Good morning/Morena Scripture reflection: From Brian’s Letter No 183: Vietnam – Passionist Community  In the Passionist community chapel at St Paul’s in Saigon, where Brian Traynor was recently there is a very large mural. The right hand side is particularly interesting as you can see from the image below. At the front of a […]

Morena/ Passionist Family Group members and friends, It has been good to be back home except it has been a busy week as I have our Men’s Group retreat this weekend which I am coordinating – they are a great lot and all contributing which makes. For an easy process. Please find attached two article […]

Morena/Good morning,  The wild weather has returned it seems all around the North Island. Just when I am going to embark on a journey taking me to Havelock North and Napier and then onto Hamilton, Paeroa, Orewa,  Tauranga, Pukekohe, St Heliers – Auckland and then to Otorohanga and across to New Plymouth and then down […]

Morena/Good morning, Morena/ Good morning, The readings this weekend focus on parables that enlighten us on the onset of the Kingdom of God. Not something, ‘far off’ that we have to earn! Rather, a way to follow so we act in a way where we invite and join others in making that ‘kingdom’ come. Funny […]