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Climate Change and Faith – A Response |
| April 1st, 2007 filed under Articles. |
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Recently as I was reviewing some WWII memorabilia, I was again reminded of that old adage, ‘There’s no such thing as an atheist in a foxhole’. Faith, hope, charity & contrition in a simple statement that no one ever seems to question! Read more »
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The First Oceanian Priest, Soakimi Gata. |
| April 1st, 2007 filed under Articles. |
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In 1896, Fr Soakimi Gata died at at Meeanee, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. How did it happen that this Tongan, born in Fiji in 1838, who grew up in Futuna and then in Wallis, who was formed for the priesthood in Rome, who came back to share in the evangelisation of Central Oceania, arrived in New Zealand in 1876 and died there in 1896? Read more »
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Crossword – April 2007 |
| April 1st, 2007 filed under Articles. |
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Marist Messenger Crossword for April by “Appo.’ The winner of the February prize from six correct entries was Dorothy Lane of Barrington, Christchurch. Congratulations Dorothy.
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The Children’s Page |
| April 1st, 2007 filed under Children's Corner. |
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Happy Easter everyone. At Easter we remember how Jesus dies on the cross for us. This was a hard thing for him to have to do – he took on our punishment for the times we haven’t lived like we should. It doesn’t mean we will never get in trouble for those times but it does mean we can ask for God’s forgiveness with confidence. Read more »
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