The Sisters of Compassion offer different types of spirituality programmes and retreats at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion in Island Bay.
Their booklet 2019 Spirituality Events sets out the programme for the year. It includes regular Christian meditation, Taize Prayer, Quiet Days with Suzanne Aubert, Māori Miha (Mass), Morning Prayer, and also one-off events. All are welcome.
Pandemic and religious freedom
Msgr Gerard Burns reflects upon the suspension of Masses and other religious gatherings. The other day I went to get a haircut after the last 2 months in lockdown (I…
Masses with new Level 2 restrictions
On Monday 25 May the New Zealand government raised the number of people who could gather from 10 to 100. Parish Pastoral Councils and Pastoral Teams have this week been…
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (25-31 May)
“They showed us unusual kindness” (cf. Acts 28:2) The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is celebrated in New Zealand between Ascension and Pentecost Sundays each year (25-31 May this year). The…