From the Tradition: A Lifetime of Practice—the Example of Maximillian Kolbe
“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for...
22
Apr
Staff Reflections
20
Apr
Staying Generous: the Art of Manaakitanga
In 1856, rangatira (leaders) from iwi across Aotearoa were hosted by Ngāti Tūwharetoa and gathered at Pūkawa on the shores of Lake Taupo to determine...
31
Mar
An Introduction to Holy Week
For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.Colossians 3.3 The Cross is the guardian of the whole earth.‘O Cross of Christ’,...
17
Mar
A Timely Practice: Standing Before God for the Sake of the World
First published in May 2020, we’ve returned in recent days to this article about the practice of intercession. As we’ve watched events unfold at home...
24
Feb
Tell Me about Hope
I had not expected to be told the world was ending. The advertisement pinned to the hessian noticeboard in the dorm common room alongside posters for...
24
Feb
Monthly Practice: Picking up the Pieces
Every day—every single moment—can be an invitation to prayer. Prayer happens as we come aside to be with God in a quiet place, but it...
17
Dec
A Night to remember
One of the marks of Christian celebration is an exuberant naming of why we rejoice. Celebration is a meaningful and just thing to do, even...
19
Nov
Songs for Advent
In the weeks leading up to our celebration of Christmas day, you’ll know that various strains of seasonal music begins to dominate the airwaves. Some...
19
Nov
From the Tradition: Learning from the Beguines
A few years ago while I was on holiday, a friend put before me an article and encouraged me to read it. It was a...
18
Nov
Field Notes: Rachel Kitchens
Rachel Kitchens is on staff at Venn Foundation, offering Spiritual Direction on the Residential Fellowship, and teaching on Summer Conference. She grew up in Atlanta,...