From the Vicar My dearest sisters and brothers, Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. We understand what Jesus is telling us. It is the central part of our life as a Church. We understand what Jesus is saying. The bread is Jesus’ body, the wine … [Read more…]
From the Vicar… My dearest sisters and brothers, My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, for he has looked with favour on the lowliness of his servant. Mary expresses her joy and blessedness in what God has done for her. We hear God’s new deal for the poor and … [Read more…]
From the Vicar… My dearest sisters and brothers, I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. Jesus can say this as much as he wants, he can feed five thousand people with just two fish and five loaves of bread, … [Read more…]
From the Vicar… My dearest sisters and brothers, Jesus has fed five thousand people with five loaves of bread and two fish. This lets many of the people know he is beyond ‘ordinary’, he may indeed be a prophet. But some question it all. Some are not convinced.This leads Jesus to take the crowd to … [Read more…]
From the Vicar My dearest sisters and brothers, I have found myself saying a particular phrase several times over the last few weeks, ‘We are in the business of miracles.’ I strongly believe this, as a matter of faith, and also from my own experience. They happen in all shapes and colours, small, long, disruptive … [Read more…]
From The Vicar…. My dear brothers and sisters, The Gospel reading this Sunday covers much ground, but one small sentence from the mouth of Jesus has always struck me: Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while. He is speaking to the first disciples after they have returned from their … [Read more…]
Letter from the Vicar My dearest friends in Christ, It has been quite a week as I have bumbled my way through the complex rhythms and tones of the church and the school. It has been exhausting and invigorating! I have been very aware of guidance of the Spirit as I have navigated my way … [Read more…]
From the Vicar My dearest friends in Christ, Firstly, I would like to thank all of you for your very warm and comforting welcome. “Warm” may not be the right word: Christchurch is certainly colder than Morpeth! But, be assured that the warmth of your welcome has more than made up for the … [Read more…]
Dear Friends, This is a momentous day in the life of S. Michael’s. It is a time for us to both look back with gratitude for what has been—and to look forward with joyful anticipation to the future. We are all too aware that the last fifteen months, since the untimely death of Fr Andrew, … [Read more…]
Tena koutou katoa, nau mai, haere mai, It is my pleasure to welcome you to S. Michael’s as we celebrate our School Founders’ Day. Welcome to our school community: parents, family, pupils, past pupils, principal and staff. Welcome to our parish community and to anyone visiting us today. Throughout my long association with S. Michael’s, … [Read more…]
