"Pour out upon us the power of your love." LS 246
"For all things speak of you..." Laudato Si 246
"The earth was here before us..." LS 67
“The world is a joyful mystery." Laudato Si 12
Photo of the ADW Thinking Stone - carved in Oamaru stone by Master Carver, Lou Kereopa, it is rich in Christian Māori symbolism

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ADVENT: A HĪKOI FOR PILGRIMS OF HOPE

It's hard to imagine, but the first Sunday in Advent is just a little over a month away! In the new book "Bringing the Word to Life," Fr James Lyons and other Catholic leaders and writers - including Cardinal John Dew - offer timely reflections for each day of Advent and Christmas.

As Archbishop Paul says, "I highly recommend it, and I know that you will find the reflections by fellow Catholics relevant and reflecting our faith experience within the context of this beautiful country we live in.”

Speak to your parish leaders about a copy of this book. ✝📕
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Praying for peace

Taking up the call from our Holy Father Pope Leo, Archbishop Paul invites us to pray in October for peace.

We hope you will join us in praying that we may live in harmony with one another here in our shared home on earth.

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