Matariki in Aotearoa/New ZealandJul 08, 2026
In 2022 the government announced that Matariki, the celebration of the Māori New Year would become a public holiday making Aotearoa one of the few countries to recognize the importance of such a feast of its indigenous people. Read more
Anger turned to acceptanceJun 09, 2026
On May 5th, my house at St Columbans was robbed and trashed. A number of saleable items were stolen such as my car, laptop, musical instruments, and clothes such as a colourful Peruvian poncho. Read more
Feeling at homeApr 30, 2026
One little incident has influenced my pilgrim journey as a Columban missionary. Read more
1916 RememberedApr 22, 2026
This month I have been remembering my mother, Brigid, who was born on April 9, 1916, and thinking about some of the other major events of that year that are still impacting my life today. Read more
Life in Autumn: Our Columban StoryMar 25, 2026
Here in the Hutt Valley, there are increasing signs of the presence of Autumn. Trees are moving from summer shades of green to the beautiful autumn shades of red, gold and yellow - transforming their appearance. Read more
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