In Scripture Jesus tells us when we serve others, we are in fact serving Him. Our love is the answer to the culture of death. Love changes hearts. Saint Teresa of Calcutta put it this way "Faith in action is…
A Culture of Life
Fearlessly proclaim the truth: Respect Life Month Day 6
There are many opportunities to fearlessly proclaim the truth in love every day. Life and family issues come up daily In the workplace, in our families, on social media, in the news. Each situation that comes our way is an…
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Day of Prayer to Respect Life: Respect Life Month Day 5
The New Zealand Conference of Catholic Bishops have set aside Sunday 11th October as a Day of Prayer to Respect Life. This year the theme is Valuing the Vulnerable. It is important to set aside time to specifically pray for…
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Voting for life: Respect Life Month – Day 4
Voting has begun for the 2020 General Election. As we walk into the polling booths, each person must be aware of the grave situation that lies ahead. Voters will be asked if they want the End of Life Choice Act…
Pray outside an abortion centre: Respect Life Month Day 3
Praying outside places where abortion take place is a powerful witness and act of love. When we cast aside all fear, and stand as witnesses to the atrocity that takes place in the building, begging God for mercy, and being…
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Caring for the Disabled: Respect Life Month Day 2
Caring for the disabled is truly living a culture of life and a civilisation of love. Being pro-life means protecting unborn children from death when their parents are faced with a pre-natal diagnosis of a disability or a life-limiting condition.…
Respect Life Month 2020 – Day One
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Saint John Paul II's telling encyclical Evangelium Vitae, otherwise known as the Gospel of Life. There the great defender of life calls each one of us to love, respect, protect and defend every human…
Relationships and Sexuality Guidelines: What every concerned parent should know
New Relationships and Sexuality Education Guidelines which push the gender diversity and inclusivity narrative have been published by the Ministry of Education. The guidelines are intended for teachers, leaders and Boards of Trustees of all State and State-Integrated schools. There…
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Sexuality Education: 6 proactive tips for concerned parents
Sexuality education is an ever-present problem for concerned parents. The growing tsunami of progressive sexual attitudes heightens the natural desire to protect our children’s innocence. With so much happening, and very quickly, it can be difficult to know how to…
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54-Day Rosary Novena for New Zealand
As New Zealander's prepare to vote in the upcoming election on October 17, much prayer and fasting are needed. Our nation desperately requires wise leaders who will protect the most vulnerable in our society: most especially pre-born children, the elderly,…