Praying with and for the Poor
Our Lady's Home of Compassion 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington, New ZealandThere are no formulas but you are invited in to hear some stories, explore some questions, and listen with God to the cry of the poor.
Personality and purpose: Suzanne Aubert as an atom of instrumentality
Our Lady's Home of Compassion 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington, New ZealandWriting to a friend and helper, Suzanne Aubert, in her late eighties, described her own personality as ‘nothing else than an atom of instrumentality in the work which God has raised Himself’. Although confessing whimsically to never having had any ‘timid modesty’, she said her sole purpose, her mission, was to follow the example of Jesus in ‘doing good’ in […]
Let’s celebrate Suzanne’s Birthday
St Anne's Catholic Church 22 Emmett Street, Newtown, Wellington, New ZealandHappy Birthday Suzanne
Quiet Days with Suzanne Aubert
Chapel 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington, New ZealandJoin us for prayer and reflection on the life and spirit of Suzanne Aubert.
A Quiet Day with Suzanne Aubert for education staff
Our Lady's Home of Compassion 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington, New ZealandThis day is an invitation for education staff to take time out while reflecting on an aspect of the life and vision of Suzanne Aubert. Suzanne will be the first woman of Aotearoa New Zealand to be declared a saint by the Catholic Church. Her vision came into focus through her unstinting enthusiasm and daring. […]
A New Heart
Our Lady's Home of Compassion 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington, New ZealandAn 8-day silent individually guided retreat in the dynamic of the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola. Applications open to all. To register: arrupenz@xtra.co.nz or online www.arrupe.org.nz
Tūrangawaewae Wānanga – Our Place to Stand
Our Lady's Home of Compassion 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington, New ZealandJoin Hēnare Walmsley for an exploration of indigenous design concepts through the identity of Land, Genealogy and Ritual. Experience the value of wahi tapu—sacred space in a real sense. Guest speakers Hugh Tennent and Ross Davis speak about their particular projects. NZIA CPD points 40. Registration and enquiries: 04 383 7769 or retreat@compassion.org.nz A koha is […]
Coming Home to who we are…
Our Lady's Home of Compassion 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington, New ZealandHow do we hold in our hand the epic nature of the cosmos and the episodic nature of our life? Traditionally in all cultures it has been through storytelling—truth-telling through myth, parable, legend and fable. During this weekend retreat we will turn to the great myths and smaller parables to sweep the dust from our path so that the […]
Holy Mystery
Our Lady's Home of Compassion 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington, New ZealandA 6-day silent individually guided retreat in the dynamic of the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola. Applications open to all. To register: arrupenz@xtra.co.nz or online www.arrupe.org.nz
Writing the Soul Home
Our Lady's Home of Compassion 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington, New ZealandPoems, like prayer, are about presence. They offer us an alternative space. This is a day with meditation and New Zealand poetry. There will be opportunities for reading poems, guided meditation & writing. In addition, please bring two of your favourite New Zealand poems. Registration by: 16th September To register: 04 383 7769 For more information: retreat@compassion.org.nz Koha for […]
