"Pour out upon us the power of your love.." LS 246

"For all things speak of you..." Laudato Si 246

“The entire universe speaks of God’s love…” LS 84

“The world is a joyful mystery." Laudato Si 12

“We journey through this land seeking God" LS 244

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Kia inoi tātou - Let us prayRemember, O Lord, all those the brave and the true, who have died the death of honour and are departed in the hope of the resurrection to eternal life. In that place of light from which sorrow and mourning are banished, give them rest, O Lord, thou lover of humanity. AmenFrom: Prayers for Anzac day services ... See MoreSee Less

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Archbishop Paul Martin SM – Message for Vocations Sunday, 21 April 2024

“We remember that vocations start in families. It’s within the home that young people come to know and love Christ, and it’s in families that the value of this vocation is promoted…”

National Day of Remembrance – Rā o Ngā Hōia – ANZAC Day prayer resources

April 25 commemorates New Zealanders killed in war and honours returned and serving servicemen and women. Our National Day of Remembrance – Rā o Ngā Hōia – ANZAC day now promotes a…

The 2025 Year of Jubilee: Pilgrims of Hope

“The forthcoming Jubilee can contribute greatly to restoring a climate of hope and trust as a prelude to the renewal and rebirth that we so urgently desire; that is why I have chosen as the motto of the Jubilee, Pilgrims of Hope.”

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World Day of Prayer for Vocations – April 2024

Vocation Sunday is a worldwide day of prayer for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. It falls on the 4th Sunday of Easter – Good Shepherd Sunday – and a day on which there is a seminary collection. There is usually a message from the Pope for the day. Pope Francis’ 2024 message was released on 19 March. This year’s theme is: ‘Called to sow seeds of hope and to build peace’.