Spiritual Reading
St Bernard of Clairvaux said that “Spiritual reading and prayer are the arms by which hell is conquered and paradise won.” Spiritual reading is devoted to the reading of lives of saints, writings of Doctors … Read more
Adventures in the Pacific
On the little islands of New Caledonia, found north of New Zealand, situated on a hill in Noumea stands a beautiful statue under the title of Notre Dame du Pacifique (Our Lady of the … Read more
St Dominic’s Day 2012
St Dominic’s Day 2012 in Wanganui As the feast of our holy Father St Dominic fell on a Saturday this year, a large part of our celebrations were held the day before, on Friday 3rd … Read more
To this all-gladsome feast attend!
When all the nuns were sleeping And the sun had gone to bed; Up jumped a postulant And this is what she said… (Or rather, what she thought – because the Great Silence was on) … Read more
Postulant Studies
A moment’s reflection on what we have studied during the first semester… The postulants continue their study of Theology, Philosophy, Spirituality, Latin, Music, Literature, History and Education to prepare them for Religious life and the active work … Read more
Destination: Phillip Island
Holidays. Week 3. Monday. Prospective destination: Phillip Island (weather permitting). Forecast: cloudy with a chance of rain. That, dear reader, was the knife’s edge on which we all retired for the needful deep and dreamy … Read more
COME: “O taste, and see that the Lord is sweet …” (Ps 33:6-9)
The great task to proclaim God’s goodness and to encourage others to return love for love and give themselves unreservedly for His service was the purpose and privilege of three sisters who embarked on plane … Read more
Feast of Corpus Christi ~ Tynong
What is the loneliest place in the world? I will tell you. Picture to yourself an immense dark room. There is no light, save for a tiny red glow floating feebly at the further end. … Read more
St Dominic’s College – Term 1
Life continues at St Dominic’s College, even if our dear readers do not hear about it. With Term 2 now under way I thought it best to give an account of our goings on during … Read more
AUTUMN IN TYNONG
It’s not really fair. There’s so much press given to the others. Spring gets all the joy and newness poetry, Summer’s inevitably associated with good long holidays, and Winter, while it’s often painted as a … Read more
