November: Month of the Holy Souls
O, what a debt of gratitude we owe God for the merciful institution of Purgatory. He will not cast us away from Him when we arrive travel-worn and sin-stained at the gates of our heavenly … Read more
The Feast of Christ the King
Christus Vincit Christus Regnat Christus, Christus Imperat! These words rang out from the voices in the Tynong procession close to thirty times on Sunday, demonstrating a firm belief in Our Lord’s sovereignty even in today’s … Read more
St Matthew’s surprise
St. Matthew is one of those saints who becomes a dear friend once you get acquainted. Let’s get to know him a bit better! St. Matthew: I am always happy to make … Read more
The happiest place on earth…
“Let us shout for joy to the great King, creator of the universe. In Him Louis lives, sharing the glory of the saints.” – these words were sung during Matins as we celebrated the feast … Read more
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF THE HOLY ROSARY
O Queen of the Holy Rosary Oh, bless us as we pray, And offer thee our roses In garlands day by day, While from our Father’s garden With loving hearts and bold We gather to … Read more
Spring in Tynong
We’ve got the lot here in Tynong right now: Blue Skies, a Bright Golden Haze in the Meadow, Cattle Standing Like Statues – the overwhelming conclusion is that It Might As Well Be Spring!!! I … Read more
Children of Mary
Updates on Children of Mary, Wanganui After a farewell to Reverend Father Michael Fortin, who left for the Philippines, the Children of Mary received its new chaplain, Reverend Father Louis Bochkoltz. There was … Read more
Spiritual Reading
St Bernard of Clairvaux said that “Spiritual reading and prayer are the arms by which hell is conquered and paradise won.” Spiritual reading is devoted to the reading of lives of saints, writings of Doctors … Read more
Adventures in the Pacific
On the little islands of New Caledonia, found north of New Zealand, situated on a hill in Noumea stands a beautiful statue under the title of Notre Dame du Pacifique (Our Lady of the … Read more
St Dominic’s Day 2012
St Dominic’s Day 2012 in Wanganui As the feast of our holy Father St Dominic fell on a Saturday this year, a large part of our celebrations were held the day before, on Friday 3rd … Read more
