Church Talk
Bishop Paul Donoghue: To gorge while others go hungry is to defy God
Friday 17 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Church Talk
OPINION: If we continue to pretend there is no problem with people going hungry in this downturn, then don’t be surprised stealing increases.
Walking to remember our Lord
Friday 10 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Church Talk
Every year at 6am on Good Friday the youth of the Catholic Church begin their walk from St Joseph’s Cathedral to mark the Stations of the Cross and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Pastor Sarah Aratai: Jesus is our only hope in times of crisis
Friday 3 April 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Church Talk
Watching how Covid-19 is impacting many countries, it’s devastating to see how the government of each country is dealing with this coronavirus.
Pastor Tevai Matapo: God is our present help in times of need
Friday 27 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Church Talk
OPINION: Fear not, for I am with you,’ says God. All we need to do is pray.
Rev Vakaroto Ngaro: A life so sublime, so precious
Friday 20 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Church Talk
Last month we looked at Jesus as both divine and human. Today, in the third part of this series, Rev Vakaroto Ngaro explains that salvation can only be achieved through God and man.
Church talk: What does God say to the people of the world?
Friday 13 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Church Talk
Opinion: Our spiritual antidote is to pray, pray, pray.
The power of God's saving grace
Friday 6 March 2020 | Written by Legacy Author | Published in Church Talk
OPINION: In the face of serious illness, I was given the courage to face what I dreaded, without fear.
John Mateara: 70 × 7: The miracle of forgiveness
Friday 28 February 2020 | Written by Kata | Published in Church Talk
We are challenged to forgive, deliberately and painstakingly and constantly, writes John Mateara of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Drugs, violence and Shortland St
Friday 21 February 2020 | Published in Church Talk
OPINION: Our families are too busy on social media or watching TV soap operas to make time for God.
Paul Kauri: The lost and the reckless
Friday 14 February 2020 | Published in Church Talk
The lost and reckless – sounds like a title from an old soap but in fact, this story is older, writes Paul Kauri (Pastor of ArePua – home of Gateway Church)
Rev Vakaroto Ngaro: The infinite became the infant
Friday 7 February 2020 | Published in Church Talk
OPINION: In December we discussed how the nature of Christ gives meaning to his work. Today, in the second part of this series, Rev Vakaroto Ngaro from Cook Islands Christian Church in Avarua looks at Jesus as both divine and human.
I te tuatau tau tikai (In the best of times)
Friday 31 January 2020 | Published in Church Talk
We should not rely on oil from the Muslim Middle-East, nor soft loans from the Buddhists populations of Chinese and Asia, but instead rely on the treasures our God has given us beneath our feet, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.
Bishop Paul Donoghue: Our teachers show young people reality
Friday 24 January 2020 | Published in Church Talk
OPINION: As we return to school, we remember that teachers must be authentic witnesses who first live the life that they propose to others, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue, from the Catholic Church.
Church talk: In time of turmoil, we do not need to let our fears displace our faith
Friday 17 January 2020 | Published in Church Talk
OPINION: We can continue to defend the faith, even when under heavy enemy fire, writes John Mateara from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Pastor Eric Toleafoa: How going to bed earlier can help you get closer to God
Friday 10 January 2020 | Published in Church Talk
CHURCHTALK: Would you like to be anxiety-free? Would you like to be less subject to depression? Devote time to developing intimacy with God, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa from the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Live this year with a clear plan
Friday 3 January 2020 | Published in Church Talk
If you are going to make a difference with your life in 2020, it is important that you have a clear picture of what your expectations are for the year. And if you desire those expectations to materialise, then you also must have an over-riding vision for your journey ahead.
Greatest story has fair few additions
Friday 27 December 2019 | Published in Church Talk
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, because it calls our attention to one of the most beautiful teachings of Scripture, the Incarnation of Christ.
The infinite became the infant
Friday 27 December 2019 | Published in Church Talk
Word of the Father made flesh, says Orometua Vakaroto Ngaro of Avarua Ekalesia.
Christmas message: An important question to answer
Tuesday 24 December 2019 | Published in Church Talk
A question worth attempting to answer as we celebrate Christmas is, “Who is Jesus for me?” Jesus himself once questioned his own friends on who people thought he was, before challenging his own disciples: “What about you? Who do you say I am?” (Mark 8:29)
We are caretakers of Creation
Friday 20 December 2019 | Published in Church Talk
God created the Earth and all its resources to feed and nourish mankind. He did not create those resources to be fought over and denied to the weak and poor, says Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.
