https://wellington.gen.nz/metropolitan-cathedral-of-the-sacred-heart Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart newsitems https://mcshwellington.org/pearl-of-great-price/ ‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls; when he finds one of great value he goes and sells everything he owns and buys it.’… The post Pearl of Great Price appeared first on Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/pearl-of-great-price/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2026-07-24T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/on-gardening/ Last Sunday’s readings, and today’s, include parables about farming or gardening. The images would have been familiar to the people hearing them, and still will be for many of us.… catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/on-gardening/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2026-07-17T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/14th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/ Don’t you love Wellington in winter. We had some great weather through autumn and then winter arrived and with it came the gales and the rain. And yes more rain…… catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/14th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/july/ How did that happen? I remember grandma would speak of time passing quickly, yet I, as a child, was enjoying endless summer days! As we presently enjoy winter months it… catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/july/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2026-07-03T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/take-this-all-of-you/ This Sunday is Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Christ – that is, the Eucharist. The Eucharist is central to the life and faith of many Christian traditions, including […] catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/take-this-all-of-you/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2026-06-05T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/the-most-holy-trinity-2/ This weekend we celebrate the feast of the Most Holy Trinity. It is a concept that confounds most of us. Having the Father, Son and Holy Spirit together in one […] catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/the-most-holy-trinity-2/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2026-05-29T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/happy-pentecost-receive-the-holy-spirit/ How beautiful have these fifty days been. We gathered with branches held aloft crying out, “Hosanna to the King”. Around the Altar we came with oils for the year ahead […] catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/happy-pentecost-receive-the-holy-spirit/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2026-05-22T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/to-the-ends-of-the-earth/ On Tuesday evening, I had the honour (not that I had a choice) of joining girls’ night to watch the “The Devil Wears Prada 2” with my wife and daughters. […] catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/to-the-ends-of-the-earth/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/never-alone/ In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus speaks words that are deeply comforting: “I will not leave you orphaned.” He promises that the Holy Spirit will guide us in simple and quiet […] catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/never-alone/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2026-05-08T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/banner-of-love/ About a month ago, I was asked to reflect on what is my image of God. The first thing that came to mind is the campfire song Father Abraham. It […] catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/banner-of-love/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/the-good-shepherd/ Last Tuesday was the anniversary of the death of Pope Francis and of course, less than three weeks later Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV. In his first blessing, Leo […] catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/the-good-shepherd/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/with-easter-joy-on-the-road-to-emmaus/ It is two weeks since our wonderful Easter ceremonies. And what a joyous Easter Celebration it was. From the solemnity of Holy Thursday through to Good Friday, then to the […] catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/with-easter-joy-on-the-road-to-emmaus/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2026-04-17T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/the-eighth-day/ From the Paschal Vigil on Holy Saturday evening, the Church celebrates an Octave (8 day) celebration. Each day is celebrated as a Solemnity of the Resurrection. Each day’s Masses are […] catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/the-eighth-day/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2026-04-10T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/hope/ Many years ago, Sandra and I had the privilege of spending Holy Week in Jerusalem. The solemnity of Good Friday, as pilgrims from around the world walked the Via Dolorosa, […] catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/hope/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2026-04-02T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/christ-within/ It’s hardly surprising that many people today feel emotionally numb. Modern life presents countless difficulties and obstacles. Pope Francis has described consumerism as this era’s leading spiritual “grave,” calling it […] catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/christ-within/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2026-03-20T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/light/ Light is a constant theme in St John’s gospel, and especially that Jesus is ‘the light of the world’. Light is also the theme in today’s reading from the letter […] catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/light/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2026-03-13T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/finding-living-water-this-lent/ Today’s Gospel is the well know story of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at the well. It is a familiar story and one that is important in our Lenten journey. […] catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/finding-living-water-this-lent/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2026-03-06T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/rise-and-be-not-afraid/ The disciples are overwhelmed when they hear the voice from heaven proclaiming, “This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased, listen to him.” They fall down prostrate […] catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/rise-and-be-not-afraid/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2026-02-27T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/our-desert/ There are many world leaders who, if offered the chance to take over another country, would not turn it down. The desire for power, comfort, and control can be and […] catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/our-desert/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2026-02-20T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/choosing-love-with-wisdom/ This weekend we celebrate Valentine’s Day. We share flowers, cards and kind messages with loved ones. It is a beautiful reminder that love matters. Yet the readings this Sunday invite […] catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/choosing-love-with-wisdom/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2026-02-13T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/radiating-christ/ Radiating Christ In this week’s Gospel, our Lord calls on all of us to act as “salt of the earth”, preserving goodness and adding divine flavour to human life, and […] catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/radiating-christ/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2026-02-06T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/rejoice-and-be-glad/ Today in Matthew’s Gospel we hear the Beatitudes. They are so well known to us. But have you thought how lyrical they are when read and that the sentiments are […] The post ‘REJOICE AND BE GLAD’ appeared first on Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/rejoice-and-be-glad/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2026-01-30T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/the-word-of-the-lord/ We are moving into what is called ordinary time in the liturgical year, and we could probably say that for those of us back at work or at school it’s […] The post The Word of the Lord appeared first on Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/the-word-of-the-lord/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2026-01-23T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/a-child-is-born-to-us/ Recently, we celebrated the baptism of wee Mikael Leon. So small, thankfully so content, like the little Lord Jesus no crying did he make! Even with the water pouring over […] The post A Child Is Born to Us! appeared first on Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/a-child-is-born-to-us/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2025-12-19T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/welcom-issue-7-december-2025/ The post WelCom – Issue 7 – December 2025 appeared first on Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/welcom-issue-7-december-2025/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2025-12-16T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/rejoice-in-the-lord-always/ After 936 days away, our daughter Caitlin, finally came home this week. The joy of having a “full” house once again is difficult to describe. It is in times like […] The post Rejoice in the Lord always appeared first on Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/rejoice-in-the-lord-always/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2025-12-12T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/preparing-our-hearts-for-christ/ As we move deeper into Advent, this Sunday’s readings invite us to pause, look within, and prepare our hearts in a real and honest way for the coming of Christ. […] The post Preparing Our Hearts for Christ appeared first on Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/preparing-our-hearts-for-christ/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2025-12-05T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/advent/ “O Come O come Emmanuel”, so we will sing as we enter this new season of the Church’s year. In the general norms for the Liturgical Year and Calendar there […] The post Advent! appeared first on Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/advent/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2025-11-28T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/welcom-issue-6-november-2025/ The post WelCom – Issue 6 – November 2025 appeared first on Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/welcom-issue-6-november-2025/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2025-11-26T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand https://mcshwellington.org/called-to-love/ Called to Love The post Called to Love appeared first on Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. catholic religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://mcshwellington.org/called-to-love/ Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart 2025-11-21T00:00:00Z -41.27663125 174.77552792243546 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Guildford Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6140, New Zealand