A Wairarapa priest has collaborated with New Zealand author and part-time Featherston resident Joy Cowley to make the story of Easter more accessible for children.
Father Donald Morrison, the parish priest for St Teresa’s in Featherston and St Anthony’s in Martinborough, was asked to illustrate the book after Joy Cowley approached St Teresa’s school with the idea for The Easter Story.
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A book by Theresa Riley has given an insight into the lives of those who have opted not to have children – and the Auckland PhD student told the Herald she was fascinated by her findings.
Her thesis and book, Childfree in New Zealand: How couples who choose not to have children are perceived, explores the experiences of 10 couples aged from their early 20s to their 50s.
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I’ve taught a lot about prayer over the years and how it is really just talking to God. Prayer is such a basic foundation of a Christian’s relationship with God. It’s how we communicate and fellowship with Him. But a surprising number of people, young and old, new and even long-time Christians, say they’re not Read more
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“I heard that one of those Catholic popes was molesting children again!” said my mother-in-law’s friend the other day, presumably referring to the news in Kansas City. One isn’t sure where to begin addressing a statement like that. As it turned out, I didn’t have to. She was so busy making comments about how awful “those Read more
The reason that mankind is so successful is that our brains have evolved to adapt to our environment. So it follows that if you use a computer for many hours a day and develop an obsessional cyber-life, then the brain will obligingly adapt, too. I have heard a sad story about a little girl who Read more
Lucia Kennedy wants to help thousands of children across the world achieve their dreams. The Christchurch 12-year-old has enlisted the help of some well-known New Zealanders, written a book, created a website, commissioned a song, and set up a mentoring programme to support her cause. The Take a Chance project was developed by Lucia after Read more
We are a resourceful nation. We say we punch above our weight. We have just staged a wonderful Rugby World Cup. Visitors from many nations have found us to be caring, warm, engaging, generous and hospitable. That’s a reputation worth having and building on. “Why then are we not as caring as a nation when Read more
Celebration of White Sunday, or Lotu Tamaiti, is enabling some Samoans in Hillsborough to boost the leadership skills of the community’s youth.
The term Lotu Tamatiti means Children’s Service and has been celebrated for more than 100 years.
On White Sunday, children are dressed in white clothing and are allowed privileges normally reserved for elders such as being the first to be served food at a family meal.
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