Sunday, July 24, 2016

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'NZ CATHOLIC'


In issue no. 495 July 24 - August 6 2016: The Church: What do young people see as blocks? ... Kiwi Anglican bishops head for Rome ... Two new priests with very different stories ... Scores of Kiwis heading for WYD ... And WYD activities back home ... The danger of being a full-time Catholic apologist ... Advertising feature: Professionals who care ... Mum proud of Aussie-Kiwi bishop to be ... New Kiwi rite of blessing for expectant parents and their child ... Sacred music boost for Christchurch diocese ... Sr Corita's pop art on show in the capital ... Kids learn to like Mother Aubert.

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FROM THE SECULAR MEDIA

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DEAR READERS:
When you open one of the Press Display links below, you may be offered a choice between 'Press Reader' and 'Press Display' as your reading option. Always choose 'Press Display'.  Mike L

Waihopai documentary digs into the world of spies, eyes and peace (photos, documentary trailer)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/82245364/waihopai-spies-eyes-and-peace
They walked through a vineyard and cut fences in the dead of night, approached the enormous white domes of the spy base and said, "In the name of Jesus Christ, we disarm you". Then they plunged sickles into a dome, which deflated like a balloon, and they cried next to a shrine they set up...

Sacred Heart Cathedral building shoe mountain for kids at low decile schools (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/wellington/82245432/sacred-heart-cathedral-building-shoe-mountain-for-kids-at-low-decile-schools
Overcoming poverty is a tall mountain to climb, but thanks to an idea from the Archdiocese of Wellington the children of low decile schools will be able to take up the challenge with warm feet.

Hospital day-stay facility opened (photos)
http://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/390782/hospital-day-stay-facility-opened
Staff, patients and members of the Roman Catholic community celebrated the 80th anniversary of Mercy Hospital, and the opening of a new $7.5million facility on Saturday.

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NEWS OF THE SCHOOLS
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Hato Paora College, Feilding: Singing out for justice wins national prize for Hato Paora student
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1607/S00284/singing-out-for-justice-wins-national-prize-for-student.htm

Holy Cross, Papatoetoe: Auckland Airport helps south Auckland teachers' further education (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/manukau-courier/81966618/auckland-airport-helps-south-auckland-teachers-further-education

St Mark's, Pakuranga: Mufti Mania supports schools in Solomon Islands (photo)
http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/eastern-courier/82063776/mufti-mania-supports-schools-in-solomon-islands


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INSPIRATIONAL TV


Luke 11:1-3 : Jesus' teaching on prayer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=001_p90DnHs

A reading and reflection with Sister Stephanie Kitching rsm.

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'CRUX', edited by John L. Allen


'Crux' is a free online magazine of articles on Catholic issues. On Crux now ...

** Poland's Catholic bishops get their retaliation in first over likely looming attempt to drive a wedge between them and the boss on immigration policy.

** Scenes from World Youth Day in Krakow - Crux
Walking around the streets of Krakow ahead of World Youth Day, the largest regular Catholic gathering in the world, one can find hundreds of reminders that the whole Catholic world is focused here, and here are several slices of life from the run-up …

** Why the charming small town of Wadowice, located about an hour outside Krakow, isn't just the birthplace of St. Pope John Paul II, but also of the truly global Church John Paul helped inspire.

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NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC PERIODICALS & NEWSLETTERS

'NZ Catholic' is a national newspaper published by the Catholic Bishop of Auckland. http://www.nzcatholic.org.nz

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. 'Kete Korero'. http://proudtobecatholic.org.nz/news-events/kete-korero/

Catholic Dioceses of Palmerston North and Wellington. 'Wel-com'  http://www.welcom.org.nz

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. 'Inform' http://www.chch.catholic.org.nz/?sid=25

Catholic Diocese of Dunedin. 'The Tablet' https://catholic-diocese.squarespace.com/back-issues

The Nathaniel Centre. The New Zealand Catholic Bioethics Centre. 'The Nathaniel Report' http://www.nathaniel.org.nz/


NZ Catholic Education Office. 'Good News and the News' http://www.nzceo.catholic.org.nz/pages/resources/resources_good_news.html

Society of Mary. 'Marist Messenger' http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

St Columban's Mission Society. 'The Far East' http://www.columban.org.au/?MID=200510192652

'Tui Motu Interislands'. An independent Catholic magazine. http://www.tuimotu.org/

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NEW ZEALAND COMMENTARIES ON THE SUNDAY READINGS

Catholic Enquiry Centre. Reflections on the Sunday Gospel
http://www.catholic.org.nz/reflection/dsp-list-reflections.cfm?loadref=57

Fr Frank Bird sm. Living the Word - http://livingtheword.org.nz

Marist Messenger. Daily Reflections (right-hand column) http://www.maristmessenger.co.nz

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