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Nga Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa

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Take a chance

February 19, 2019 Sanjay Theodore

Every place has its own particular ideas and feelings which must be yielded to when possible. Catherine McAuley letter to Frances Warde November 17, 1838 “…Good intentions and conventional formulas, so often used to appease our conscience, are not enough. Let us help each … [Read more...]

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Book Launch: Listening to the People of the Land

February 8, 2019 Sanjay Theodore

On Friday the 22nd of February, Pax Christi will be launching Susan Healy’s edited book ‘Listening to the People of the Land: Christianity, Colonisation & the Path to Redemption’.  The launch will happen at 7pm at St Columba Centre, Ponsonby, Auckland.  The cost of the book … [Read more...]

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Pope Francis in TED Talk asks us to participate in “revolution of tenderness”

January 31, 2019 Sanjay Theodore

“The future of humankind isn't exclusively in the hands of politicians, of great leaders, of big companies,” yes, they do hold an enormous responsibility. But the future is, most of all, in the hands of those people who recognize the other as a ‘you’ and themselves as part of an … [Read more...]

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Time to return

January 18, 2019 Sanjay Theodore

After several weeks holiday, lots of sunshine and hopefully rest and relaxation many of us have returned to work and some of us will soon be back at school. We don’t usually relish the knowledge that our long summer break is coming to an end but there are some things you can do … [Read more...]

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New Year – New Goals

January 17, 2019 Sanjay Theodore

The New Year is here! One thing guaranteed is that within the first minute of 2019 many of us will have made a New Year’s resolution. The tradition of making a New Year resolution has religious origins with Babylonians making promises to their gods at the start of each year that … [Read more...]

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A Global Christmas

December 19, 2018 Sanjay Theodore

With less than a week to go until Christmas day we thought it was a good time to look at how the world celebrates Christmas. For Christians Christmas is a time to honour the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem - “I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. … [Read more...]

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The spirit of Christmas

December 7, 2018 Sanjay Theodore

  While Christmas is a wonderful time to spend with family and friends, there can also be heaps of pressure on us to spend money on gifts and presents. Sometimes this can put additional and unnecessary pressure on us at a time that should be about other things. This … [Read more...]

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Find your Joy!

December 1, 2018 Sanjay Theodore

We should be shining lamps, giving light to all around us - Catherine McAuley Many of our Mercy Women will begin their annual summer break in the next few weeks. The summer holidays provide a well-deserved rest at years end and provide the opportunity to enjoy valuable space in … [Read more...]

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Act Now to live Well!

November 14, 2018 Sanjay Theodore

Each day is a step we make towards eternity and we shall continue thus to step from day to day until we take the last step, which will bring us into the presence of God - Catherine McAuley Diabetes is the largest and fastest growing health issue in New Zealand, with one in … [Read more...]

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Media Resource Page

October 29, 2018 Sanjay Theodore

Here you can find out all about the exciting story of Ngā Whaea Atawhai Sisters of Mercy Aotearoa through videos made for us by Stun Media of Wellington. There is also a behind the scenes look at the making of these videos and the thoughts behind their purpose. Please … [Read more...]

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Good News Story

October 29, 2018 Sanjay Theodore

TV3's The Project had a special Kanoa's Good News segment on Friday the 26th of October. Host Kanoa Lloyd introduced a segment with a positive Ngā Whaea Atawhai Sisters of Mercy Aotearoa story which begins at 42:15secs into the show. You can watch it here but you'll need to sign … [Read more...]

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IMAGING MERCY TODAY: KINDNESS MUST BE MERCY’S REPLY TO THE ‘WICKED’ PROBLEMS THAT FACE OUR WORLD

October 25, 2018 Sanjay Theodore

Dennis Horton's latest Imaging Mercy Today is here, you can download the complete PDF by clicking below. … [Read more...]

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Friendship and Thanksgiving Mass

October 23, 2018 Sanjay Theodore

The tender Mercy of God has given us one another Catherine McAuley As we enter the final term of our school year many of our Mercy women are thinking of new challenges and beginnings for 2019. We may be moving to university or starting a new job. Each of these beginnings brings … [Read more...]

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Bernadette Collins retires from the St Mary’s Auckland Board after 13 years

October 23, 2018 Sanjay Theodore

After 13 years of service Bernadette Collins has retired from the St Mary's College Auckland Board of Directors. The latest St Mary's College Auckland newsletter has this prayer: Gracious God, Thank you for the gift of today. Refresh me. Invite me to discover your presence In … [Read more...]

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‘NEVER AGAIN’ TO ANY FORM OF ABUSE – A CALL TO MOVE BEYOND ‘THE CULTURE OF DEATH’

September 26, 2018 Sanjay Theodore

Dennis Horton has produced one his most powerful works to date. Please click the pages below to download the PDF version. … [Read more...]

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Ngā Whaea Atawhai Sisters of Mercy Aotearoa present 3 videos

September 25, 2018 Sanjay Theodore

https://youtu.be/-nsyM47dIIs A behind the scenes making of the 3 videos Earlier this year Ngā Whaea Atawhai Sisters of Mercy Aotearoa commissioned Stun Media from Wellington to make a suite of videos and powerpoint presentations. In 3 videos the historic and contemporary … [Read more...]

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Spring Growth and Renewal

September 17, 2018 Sanjay Theodore

Your love calls to us…in every pebble, rock and hill - to sing of your mercy and justice. Sr Rosaleen Hogan rsm As September rolls around we celebrate the dawning of spring in the Southern Hemisphere. Spring represents a time of awakening and rejuvenation. Rather than … [Read more...]

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How far we have come!

September 6, 2018 Sanjay Theodore

This month, New Zealand women celebrate 125 years of winning the right to vote. Today, we all take a visit to the ballot box for granted once we turn 18 but, it hasn’t always been that way. On 19 September 1893 New Zealand became the first self-governing country to grant women … [Read more...]

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St Catherine’s College Wellington win the O’Shea Shield competition

August 23, 2018 Sanjay Theodore

Watch St Catherine's College Wellington win the O’Shea Shield competition in the video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLvYxiyDA8A   … [Read more...]

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Mercy Day – 24 September

August 21, 2018 Sanjay Theodore

“Since God’s power is not limited to time or space, we have the same means as the greatest saints had. God can affect in us what he accomplished in them. In fact, to arrive at their sanctity requires no more than to simply perform our daily actions perseveringly and regularly for … [Read more...]

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IMAGING MERCY TODAY: SEASON OF CREATION 2018 HIKOI KOTAHI WALKING TOGETHER

August 21, 2018 Sanjay Theodore

You can download the latest Imaging Mercy Today written by Dennis Horton by clicking article below. … [Read more...]

Imaging Mercy Today

Humans of Hendo & Te Ukaipo teacher bring young artists to the fore

August 15, 2018 Sanjay Theodore

Whatever it is However impossible it seems Whatever the obstacle that lies between you and it If it is honest If it has integrity If it is has meaning and value You must stretch yourself to help those who need it ..reach it... Manuela Adams - Teacher A … [Read more...]

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