I was back in my hometown of Timaru this weekend celebrating the Vigil Mass at Sacred Heart Basilica, a church I have known since my youth. Here is the homily I shared at the Mass for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Sr. Leonie O’Neill RSM (Funeral Homily)

Sep 16th, 2021 14m 54s

Thirty years ago I contacted Leonie because of her reputation for knowing how to teach people to communicate. Over the years since she became a good friend and this afternoon I had the privilege of celebrating her Funeral Mass. I am happy to sh

Prayer

Aug 30th, 2021 11m 8s

A reflection on prayer as an engagement with reality.

the two loved sons

Aug 30th, 2021 20m 3s

A reflection on the well-known parable of the father and his sons

Freedom

Aug 29th, 2021 8m 44s

A reflection on freedom, first broadcast in Lent, using the example of Jesus' encounter with a rich young man.

in recovery

Aug 29th, 2021 9m 29s

Too often religion is used to justify attacks on bad behaviour. Here's a different perspective: our acknowledged sin is our capacity for Jesus. This awareness is the birth of real self-esteem.

discerning ?

Aug 28th, 2021 21m 43s

Fr. John O'Connor speaks to over 100 18-35 year-olds a couple of years ago at the national Aotearoa NZ Hearts Aflame gathering.

Healing

Aug 23rd, 2021 9m 57s

This reflection will be of special interest if you or someone you love is suffering with poor health.

Holy Ground

Aug 22nd, 2021 6m 47s

This podcast reflects on the call of Moses: "Take off your shoes Moses, for the ground you stand on is holy ground." Take a moment with this reflection to consider that you are standing on holy ground today.

Tempted ?

Aug 21st, 2021 3m 48s

If you never experience temptation you won't find this brief podcast very interesting at all. However if you're anything like me ...

Family

Aug 20th, 2021 3m 24s

Here's a way of understanding family that really gives hope.

Ecumenism Alive

Aug 11th, 2021 6m 36s

This podcast was first broadcast a couple of years ago, but for those of us who seek unity this is an encouraging thought based on the Our Father prayer and Jesus encouragement that we ASK.

Our Father

Aug 10th, 2021 6m 36s

A brief Lenten reflection on the best known and most prayed of all prayers, the Our Father.

Sickness or Health

Jul 15th, 2021 6m 39s

Jesus understood that sometimes even painful and harmful realities can become attachments for us, burdens that we hold onto.

Guy Consolmagno SJ – Afternoon interview with students

Jun 29th, 2021 38m 6s

The second of three Christchurch interviews with Br. Guy Consolmagno, the Vatican astronomer on his visit to Christchurch. This conversation was held at the Piano Performing Arts Centre in the city in May 2019.

Guy Consolmagno SJ – Evening Gathering

Jun 29th, 2021 38m 6s

The third of three Christchurch interviews with Br. Guy Consolmagno, the Vatican astronomer on his visit to Christchurch. This evening conversation was held at the Piano Performing Arts Centre in the city in May 2019.

Guy Consolmagno SJ – Business Lunch in Christchurch

Jun 29th, 2021 37m 30s

The first of three Christchurch interviews with Br. Guy Consolmagno, the Vatican astronomer on his visit to Christchurch. This conversation is at the Business Lunch in May 2019.

a room alone

May 30th, 2021 8m 20s

"All of humanity's problems stem from our inability to sit quietly in a room alone"

Good Friday & Covid

Apr 1st, 2021 8m 20s

In marking Good Friday we cannot help but face our own fears, and in the current pandemic it is fear we face.

breaking & entering

Mar 24th, 2021 7m 40s

Here's a thought for the feast of the Annunciation, we could say the moment of the birth of our Christian faith with the incarnation of Jesus at His conception.

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