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23/12/2025

23/12/2025

.."BUT EMPTIED HIMSELF, TAKING THE FORM OF A SERVANT, BEING BORN IN THE LIKENESS OF MEN'...Philippians 2:7

23/12/2025

A REFLECTION ON ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS

The days of Advent are drawing to a close and we are now one day away from the celebration of the birth of Jesus, the Light of the World.

Indeed, God chose to send His Son into the world at a very dark time in history.

The Jews lived under the oppression of the Roman empire. They hadn’t heard a word from God through His prophets in 400 years. The promised Messiah seemed to be nowhere in sight.

But then…

God brought His Kingdom to earth.
God spoke through the Word made flesh.
God illuminated the darkness of our sin with the light of His grace.

In these final days before Christmas, take a few quiet moments to contemplate these mysteries. Bask in the light of Christ. Then, share that light with someone who needs it.

21/12/2025

❗️Don't miss out on our Christmas flash sale! In store - one day only! Open to 7pm. Incredible savings - 10% off books and 20% off almost everything else. Great savings for gifts that put Christ at the centre of Christmas.

12/12/2025

CHRISTMAS SALE — ON NOW!
Looking for beautiful, faith-filled gifts that honour the true meaning of Christmas? Our ONLINE SALE is live now until midnight Tuesday! Shop stunning Catholic gifts, books, sacramentals, children’s items and more. Everything is 15% off - but only online.

BUT… if you’re local, don’t miss this:
Our one-day, in-store sale on Monday 22 December will include exclusive deals you won’t find online. Come in, browse in person, and enjoy some Christmas cheer!

Shop online now www.catholicgifts.co.nz but locals, mark your calendars for the BIG in-store event!
(And yes… items will go quickly!)

05/12/2025

December 8th, 2025...

“I AM THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION”.

This statement from the Lady confirmed the infallible Doctrine of Pope Pius IX, who had spoken “ex cathedra” (from the chair of Peter) four years earlier. He had declared that the Virgin Mary, alone of all human beings who have ever lived, was conceived without the stain of original sin in her mother’s womb.

For She is the woman spoken of in Genesis 3:15 – “I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and thy seed and her seed. She shall crush thy head, and thou shalt lie in wait for her heel.”

In Genesis, we observe the disobedience of Eve – in the Gospel of Luke, we observe Mary’s obedience and co-operation. So, it is with great love that we celebrate this magnificent feast day in Our Lady’s honour and proclaim that amongst all women, she is truly blessed.

03/12/2025

ADVENT...TIME TO GROW CLOSER TO JESUS AS HE MAKES HIS WAY TO US...
LIMITED STOCK...

01/11/2025

November 2nd...All Souls Day

01/11/2025

Happy All Saints Day - November 1st...

22/10/2025

The month of October has been dedicated to the Holy Rosary and was instituted as such by Pope Leo XIII.
Pope Leo XIII was a strong promoter of the Rosary, issuing at least 12 encyclicals specifically on the topic and encouraging its use through public devotion and prayer. His encyclicals, many of which were released in September to anticipate the month of October, emphasized the Rosary's power to bring about unity within the Church, provide strength against heresies, and grant spiritual blessings during difficult times.

01/10/2025

OCTOBER 2ND...we recall with gratitude and certitude the presence of our Guardian Angel...assigned to each one of us who come into this world.