I have to admit, I've never seen anything so corny in regards to supporting the All Blacks attempt to win the Rugby World Cup. Sean Fitzpatrick's put on voice, the car in the shape of a hand... It's all pretty…
A Culture of Life
Eight Reasons to Consider Having One More Child
"Behold, children are a gift from the Lord; the fruit of the womb is a reward." Psalm 126 (127) Many years ago, Fr Paul Marx, OSB, founder of Human Life International (and Family Life International NZ) wrote a booklet entitled "Eight…
Embracing God’s Plan for Love and Life
Following on from last week's blog, "The Legacy of Dissent from Humanae Vitae" I thought it appropriate to discuss the beauty of following God's Plan for Love and Life - which means embracing the teaching of Humanae Vitae. The world…
The Legacy of Dissent from Humanae Vitae
Forty-three years ago (25 July 1968) Pope Paul VI promulgated one of the most controversial encyclicals ever. The encyclical letter was Humanae Vitae, a prophetic letter on the regulation of births. This was the time of free love, the pill…
Be Fruitful and Multiply
"God blessed them, saying to them, 'Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth and conquer it.'" (Genesis 1:28) This is a command that most married couples wish to fulfill. For the majority, procreation happens with relative ease. Some fall pregnant easily,…
The Therese Programme
Today more than ever, we live in a world of fear of the unknown. We have a need for security and peace in our lives, a deep need to know that everything will be all right. We pray for guidance…
Don’t Quit, Don’t Ever Quit
There have been so many items in the international news recently that should give all pro-lifers and people of good will cause for hope. Probably the most exciting news was the vote in the Polish Parliament on a bill that would…
The Tragedy of Child Abuse and it’s Link to Abortion
Once again the incredibly tragic scourge of child abuse is in the news and nearly everyone is talking about this most horrific crime. In particular we are remembering two very special twin boys who should be enjoying their first year…
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Heroic love
In times of great crisis and change in society God has always sent great and humble leaders to guide us and be here to help each one of us, to show us the way to salvation. Blessed John Paul II,…
Self-less Love
The latest New Zealand Marriage, Civil Union and Divorce statistics are a sad consequence of a seriously declining moral fibre in our nation. For two people to commit to each other for life in marriage, they need to give selflessly…