You can make this a litany with the responses in bold italics, and substitute the indigenous, Māori language words with the English translations in square brackets—although you might appreciate the explanation of these concepts in the footnotes. By faith, Mary let go of fear, and engendered a mothering God. This faith may lead us through […]
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Traditionally for the Maori, Ngā Mata o te Ariki, more commonly known as Matariki, is a time to remember those who have died in the last year. The Progressive Christianity Aotearoa website provides the outline of a service that may be used for Matariki, All Hallows Eve or All Saints Day. Matariki is the Māori […]
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This All Saints Day service was originally posted on the Progressive Christianity Aotearoa website. This service may also be used for Matariki, a traditional Maori mid-winter festival which marks the beginning of a new year for Maori. Matariki is a time for remembering the dead, and celebrating new life. We gathered at the gateway to […]
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