What we have been learning about.

This week staff have spent their prayer time reflecting on food in the bible.  Dates, wheat and honey are all mentioned in the bible.  We heard about their connection to the daily life of Jesus and His use of them to connect people to their Jewish heritage.  The use of food for offerings, prayer and physical nourishment helps us to remember that Jesus was a human during his ministry. A good Jew who used food in many ways.

Confirmation

Last night we celebrated the first of two Confirmation evenings.  Much smaller than usual due to Covid restrictions but that wasn’t all bad.  During the laying on of hands Father Kimi and Father Michael were able to bless each child, a double blessing so to speak.  The children were reverent, calm, and proud to say Amen in response to receiving the Holy Spirit in the name of their Saint.

An important tradition in the church and one of the first rites of passage towards their adult life.

Please keep them all in your prayers. We celebrate with the second group this evening.

Catholic Life and Reflection

Last week my mum celebrated her 80^th birthday.  We were so lucky to have several of my aunts, uncles and cousins come to share a meal and celebrate her.  As we sat with our cups of tea and birthday cake we reminisced about our time as young kids playing in gardens, climbing trees and bouncing from house to house.  We were so blessed! I took the opportunity to make sure I told each of them how much I loved them.  How grateful I was for the time I spent with them when I was little and how much I try to do the same for my kids.  A few of them were a little surprised, especially the one we fondly call “Dragon Breath” because we got away with ZIP when she was around.  I told her that we always knew how loved we were because they were just there for us.  Being present for our kids (in my case…your kids too) is so important. Show up, be there, read the book and check the homework. 

God is always present for us. Even when we are not aware or pointedly ignore Him. 

“…and remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’Matthew 28:20