Dear Brothers and Sisters, I thank the Lord that I can celebrate this Holy Mass for the inauguration of my Petrine ministry on the solemnity of Saint Joseph, the spouse of the Virgin Mary and the patron of the universal…
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Pope Francis’ First Homily
As more information is gleaned about our new Holy Father, Francis, it seems that this Papacy might be a little different from previous ones. So far, Pope Francis has gone to the hotel to pick up his bags and pay…
Habemus Papam – Pope Francis
Habemus Papam! The announcement that our new Holy Father, chosen by the Holy Spirit is Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now Pope Francis I is such joyful news! This humble man from Argentina has shown great strength in speaking out against the…
NZ Gay Marriage Bill Passes Second Reading
Last night the Marriage (Definition of Marriage) Amendment Bill had its second reading in Parliament and was passed 77 votes to 44. The change from the first reading is very small, that reading saw the Bill pass 80 to 40. …
Exciting Pro-Life Speaking Tour in New Zealand
As part of Family Life International NZ’s commitment to the Auckland Eucharistic Convention, we sponsor at least one pro-life speaker each year. This partnership has turned out to be well worth-while for both FLI and the Eucharistic Convention. This year,…
Saving Downs reject University’s discriminatory paper on Down syndrome
Thanks to Mike Sullivan at SavingDowns for once again standing up and being a voice for people who have Down syndrome (both pre-born and born), and their families. We reject Otago University's discriminatory paper on Down syndrome Saving Downs has called…
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Marriage could be redefined to include polygamy
Do not believe that the agenda to redefine marriage will stop at including same-sex couples. Those of us who actively oppose throughout the Western World the moves to legalise same-sex "marriage", understand that it is quite a logical conclusion, that…
Questioning the Benefits of Jadelle
Jadelle is a contraceptive implant currently widely promoted, and available free to women in New Zealand, although associated costs such as doctors fees still need to be paid. It is also available to beneficiaries and their daughters over the age…
Dr Death Holds Exit Workshops in NZ
Once again, Dr Philip Nitchzke, from Australia has been in New Zealand holding his "Exit Workshops" in which he gives practical information on how to use accessible items to end one's life. The workshops were held in Auckland and Wellington…
Pope Benedict XVI’s Final Audience
The following text is an English translation of Pope Benedict XVI's final audience, held yesterday February 27th, 2013. "I would like to invite everyone to renew their firm trust in the Lord, to trust like children in the arms of God,…