Catholic Church - Remuera - St Michael's Parish

Being a Sister or Brother

Being a Religious Sister or Brother means living in a community and sharing a common vision of what can be done for the Church and God's people. There are a great variety of religious orders, for both men and women. The type of ministry they offer is wide and embracing and has changed a great deal in recent years, but the vows have remained the same. They share their lives together (celibacy) they share their talents and skills (poverty) and they do this in unity and harmony (obedience). There are several orders that are totally contemplative, praying for the needs of the church and the world.

What skills and talents have you got to share with others?
What work would you like to do?

Would you like to know more about the life of a religious sister or brother?
If so contact Monsignor Brian Arahill.

Some pictures of 3 famous religious

To read about
Blessed Mary MacKillop
+ click here

St Francis

Mother Teresa of Calcutta

LENT

We are in the Church Season called Lent characterised by the priest (usually) wearing purple vestments at Mass.

"I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

John 10:10

+click here for an explanation of what happens at Mass

God's Dream for me

Before
the world was made,
I was
in the mind of God.
God knew me.
God chose me.
God loved me.
God designed me
and desired me
just as I am.

God has a dream
for me now,
now for my life
and growth,
for my holiness
and wholeness.
No-one else
in the entire universe can fulfil
that dream of God,
except me.

To become myself,
my true self,
that is my life's work.
To grow is to change,
to be perfect
is to change often,
and
as long as I live
inner strength is possible.

To allow to shine forth
in all the world
that unique image of God that I am,
that hidden beauty
deep within my soul,
that truth which
I alone speak,
that love which
only my heart
is capable of giving.

To become myself
my true self....
my best self...
in Jesus...
open to God...
to live
to the world.
That is my vocation.
That is what I desire.
That for me is holiness.

(Source unknown)

St Michael's Parish - 6 Beatrice Road - Remuera - Phone 520 1226 - stmichaels.remuera@clear.net.nz