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If you are seeking maturity in faith, you might find these reflections helpful. Talks, lectures, retreats, and other reflections from Fr John O'Connor.

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    • Religion & Spirituality

If you are seeking maturity in faith, you might find these reflections helpful. Talks, lectures, retreats, and other reflections from Fr John O'Connor.

    Saints in Coffee Jars

    Saints in Coffee Jars

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    A conversation between Triona Doocey (Archivist for the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch) & Dr. Chris Jones (Medieval Historian, University of Canterbury) from the heart of the Christchurch Arts Centre where the Saints in Coffee Jars exhibition is attracting many visitors this week (open until 5pm on Saturday 10 February 2024).
    Triona refers to an article in The Spinoff which is well worth reading at this link.
    Dr Chris Jones was also interviewed on Radio New Zealand. Listen at this link.
    Pūmanawa Gallery, The Arts Centre (Montreal St end of the Arts Centre), 10.00am – 5.00pm every day until Saturday 10 February 2024.

    • 13 min
    For the Feast of Christ the King

    For the Feast of Christ the King

    On this Feast, the last Sunday of the Church year (It’s Advent next Sunday) I thought you might appreciate this podcast reflection entitled A New Realm.
    This and many other reflection are available in the new Food For Faith book – 235 pages of reflections, mostly just a page or two long.
    You can order the book at this link – CopyPress, or Fishpond, at any good bookstore – especially St Joseph’s Gift Store Takapuna Auckland, Catholic Shop at St. Mary’s in Christchurch, and St. Augustine’s Bookstore at Christ The King Greers Road Christchurch.

    • 6 min
    T.G.I.M.

    T.G.I.M.

    After the publication of Food For Faith – the book last week a few people have suggested that, as a way of promoting the collection, I offer a few of the reflections in audio form.
    So here’s one from the collection written especially for Monday morning!
    Happy Listening!
    You can buy copies of the book wherever good books are sold, or directly from the printer, COPYPRESS at this link.

    • 5 min
    Too Close For Comfort

    Too Close For Comfort

    After the publication of Food For Faith – the book last week a few people have suggested that, as a way of promoting the collection, I offer a few of the reflections in audio form.
    So here’s one from the earlier part of the collection reminding everyone of us of the closeness of God.
    Happy Listening!
    You can buy copies of the book wherever good books are sold, or directly from the printer, COPYPRESS at this link.

    • 6 min
    The Playboy’s Surprise

    The Playboy’s Surprise

    After the publication of Food For Faith – the book last week a few people have suggested that, as a way of promoting the collection, I offer a few of the reflections in audio form.
    So here’s one first published in September 2017 on the occasion of the death of Hugh Hefner.
    Happy Listening!
    You can buy copies of the book wherever good books are sold, or directly from the printer, COPYPRESS at this link.

    • 8 min
    Benedict – a conversation

    Benedict – a conversation

    As we pray for pope emeritus Benedict in these hours following his death you might appreciate this podcast conversation between Siân Owen RSJ, Merv Duffy SM & John O’Connor.
    Here are a few links to material referenced in the podcast:

    Benedict XVI Inauguration Homily at this link.
    First Encyclical letter, Deus Caritas Est (God is Love) at this link.
    Address to UK parliament at this link.
    Address to the German parliament at this link.

     

    • 44 min

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