“The Catholic Diocese of Christchurch is a community of missionary disciples who love God, love each other, and go out to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all the World.”
A programme of spiritual renewal for the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch
The Programme consists of an invitation to every group in the Diocese to have two extended sessions of prayer, during a normal or special meeting. These prayer sessions are based on the Lectio Divina model using resources produced by the Diocese. I am asking that these two sessions are held between Ash Wednesday and Pentecost Sunday. Every group will be asked to pray and share together on scriptural passages provided by the Diocesan Pastoral Office focusing on the mission of the church. Each group will be asked to reflect on what it means to be a missionary disciple, and to view their group’s activities through the lens of this theme.
As we look to the renewal of our structures and buildings it is important that we focus on spiritual renewal. All renewal begins with a renewal of prayer. During this time of spiritual renewal my hope is that all of us will grow in our relationship with Jesus, so that we reach out to those in the community who have drifted from their faith or do not know Jesus. I believe this period of prayer will be the catalyst for a greater spiritual renewal in our diocese and a gift for the new bishop when he is appointed. I invite you to join me on this journey.
God bless,
Fr Rick Loughnan
Diocesan Administrator.
Dates and Venues for Leaders Training
New Zealand Catholic Bishops Lectio Divina Leaflet
Leaders Guide – Coming Soon!
Programme Resources – Coming Soon!