Time to Dream: Sharing the dreams of others
The original question was: If you had an unlimited budget, and a talented team, what would you love to do to extend God's kingdom? It was only later on that it was discovered this question is easier to...
View ArticleDivine Renovation Conference - Tuesday 14 June 2016 - Testimony from morning...
Because this testimony of Laurie's contains so many important things, it deserves its own blog-post. This was the testimony given prior to the morning plenary session at the 2016 Divine Renovation...
View ArticleDivine Renovation Conference - Tuesday 14 June 2016 - Preamble from morning...
Because the Divine Renovation Conference 2016 was designed to let participants 'see under the hood' at how St Benedict's parish, Halifax works, this preamble to the main talk on the Tuesday morning of...
View ArticleBehind the scenes
The reason why you haven't seen a posting from me for several weeks is that I've been trying to get the Tuesday morning plenary session of #DR16 transcribed, the one with Fr James Mallon and Ron...
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Divine Renovation Conference - Tuesday 14 June 2016 - Morning Plenary Session
During this session Fr James Mallon and Ron Huntley bounced off each other as they co-presented this Unread Chapter. (As usual, this is not a precise transcription.)Fr James Mallon (FJM): Praise God!...
View ArticleDivine Renovation Conference - Tuesday 14 June 2016 - Evening Plenary...
Because it could be many weeks until the evening session is transcribed, it seems like a good idea to not hold up sharing the testimonies until the rest of the 2 hours' worth of transcriptions are...
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The Agony of the Youth Synod Process
This is a long story, and I'm the narrator. The protagonist is my son. We have been living the agony of the Youth Synod Process. Definitely at times this is not a pretty story, but it needs to be...
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Divine Renovation Conference - 14 June 2016 - Tuesday Evening Plenary
The main meat of the evening plenary session for #DR16 began after the offering for the work of Divine Renovation Ministries was taken up. This was a long session, so go and get your favourite beverage...
View ArticleExploring aspects of the Gift of Tongues
This blog-post is a compilation of a few off-line emails about the topic of the charismatic gift of tongues. Maybe they might go some way to answering your own questions on this topic.Firstly, here is...
View ArticleA possible interpretation
There are a lot of 'high expectation' prophetic words flowing around online in Protestant and non-denominational circles at the moment. Gauging what is happening in prophetic word from Catholic...
View ArticleSome thoughts as we enter the Vigil of Pentecost
This particular Pentecost has had a huge build up, and expectations are running high. Please God, this will be the breakthrough we have all been longing for, the long promised tsunami of grace.So what...
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Stuff about death and the dying process
The last month and a half has been taken up with the death of my holy mother-in-law, her funeral and her burial. It has been a very privileged time watching the unfolding of God's perfect plan for her...
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Prayers please, for a new bishop
Late last night the news embargo was lifted, and we learned that our bishop of 3.5 years, Bishop Peter A. Comensoli, has been appointed as the new archbishop of Melbourne.Those who have been around for...
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Remembering Betty Cavanagh
In recent weeks our family has experienced the death and funeral of Betty Olive Cavanagh nee Hunt, 9 Feb 1931 - 20 Jun 2018. Having promised many people that I would make her obituary available online,...
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Divine Renovation Conference Monday 11 June 2018 Breakout Session with Carey...
This part of the #DR18 Conference took place in an auditorium on the nearby university campus in Halifax, Canada.This is a broad brush transcription. Thankfully (as at 23 Jul 2018) this video is still...
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Divine Renovation Conference Tuesday 12 June 2018 Breakout Session with Fr...
This part of the #DR18 Conference took place in an auditorium on the nearby university campus in Halifax, Canada.This is a broad brush transcription. Thankfully (as at 9 Aug 2018) this video from #DR18...
View ArticleGospel Reflection Mark 7:31-37
The Gospel for the weekend of 8/9 September 2018, 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, is taken from the end of Chapter 7 of St Mark. It tells the story of a group of people bringing a man, who is...
View ArticleSeeking the golden threads
It has been a while since I have been able to get fingers to keyboard, and there have been many reasons for that. What writing I was able to do went on Instagram @pcav3473 because with a mobile phone...
View ArticleFor those in limbo
We can only write about what we know, and if you feel like you are in limbo, then know that you are not alone and that I am there with you.What do I mean by this? Definitely not the classic undefined...
View ArticleMay the walls of mutual ignorance come tumbling down!
Come with me as I tip toe among the tulips of memories near and far that show the extent of the 'closed system' mentality that the majority of our Christian communities have. What must the good God...
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