Rev. Frank Ritchie
@frankritchie.bsky.social
Husband, father, church minister, Chaplain for Media Chaplaincy NZ, co-host on Sunday at Six on Newstalk ZB. ‘Friend of sinners.’
The Church and Te Tiriti/The Treaty
Why the Church has a responsibility to speak up
frankritchie.substack.com
November 18, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Redeem Our National Life
Lord, make haste to help us
frankritchie.substack.com
November 14, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Dear God, when my brain starts to feel frantic, help me to slow down, be attentive, and find the stillness. May I embrace the gift of silence when it is available. Help me to resist pulling out my phone to occupy that space in those valuable moments. Amen.
April 16, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Dear God, when my brain starts to feel frantic, help me to slow down, be attentive, and find the stillness. May I embrace the gift of silence when it is available. Help me to resist pulling out my phone to occupy that space in those valuable moments. Amen.
We’ve been told the surgery is finished. It was slow but there were no problems. Just waiting to hear when we can go and see her in the recovery room before they transfer her to her main room.
January 9, 2024 at 2:37 PM
We’ve been told the surgery is finished. It was slow but there were no problems. Just waiting to hear when we can go and see her in the recovery room before they transfer her to her main room.
It’s 5am in Dusseldorf on the day of Selah’s surgery. We’re confident after a long discussion with the surgeon yesterday. She’ll begin the process at 7:30am. It will take 4-5hrs. It’s big and the coming days will be a huge emotional journey 🙏🏼 Thank you for all your support.
January 9, 2024 at 4:04 AM
It’s 5am in Dusseldorf on the day of Selah’s surgery. We’re confident after a long discussion with the surgeon yesterday. She’ll begin the process at 7:30am. It will take 4-5hrs. It’s big and the coming days will be a huge emotional journey 🙏🏼 Thank you for all your support.
'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.'
November 29, 2023 at 7:44 PM
'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.'
Part of the daily morning prayer from the monks of Glenstal Abbey in Ireland:
Glory be to God who has shown us the light.
Lead me from darkness to light,
Lead me from sadness to joy,
Lead me from death to immortality,
Glory be to God who has shown us the light.
Glory be to God who has shown us the light.
Lead me from darkness to light,
Lead me from sadness to joy,
Lead me from death to immortality,
Glory be to God who has shown us the light.
November 28, 2023 at 11:48 PM
Part of the daily morning prayer from the monks of Glenstal Abbey in Ireland:
Glory be to God who has shown us the light.
Lead me from darkness to light,
Lead me from sadness to joy,
Lead me from death to immortality,
Glory be to God who has shown us the light.
Glory be to God who has shown us the light.
Lead me from darkness to light,
Lead me from sadness to joy,
Lead me from death to immortality,
Glory be to God who has shown us the light.
Thinking about the little piggies - there's the one that went to market, the one who stayed home... the final one went wee, wee, wee etc, but the one who had roast beef intrigues me - was it a power play towards the other farm animals, particularly the cows? I mean that other piggy had none, so…
November 14, 2023 at 8:31 PM
Thinking about the little piggies - there's the one that went to market, the one who stayed home... the final one went wee, wee, wee etc, but the one who had roast beef intrigues me - was it a power play towards the other farm animals, particularly the cows? I mean that other piggy had none, so…
As part of the fundraising towards my girl’s medical expenses there’s a signed 2023 RWC All Blacks jersey thanks to a kind soul connected to the squad. Proceeds of the sale go towards surgery and recovery expenses. Trademe have been kind enough to waive the fees ❤️🙏🏼 www.trademe.co.nz/sports/rugby...
Official 2023 Adidas Rugby World cup, signed All Blacks top #AllBlacks | Trade Me Marketplace
Official Adidas All Blacks shirt Size UK Large. Price tag 90 Euros. Around 33 signatures from the New Zealand All blacks 2023 World Cup Rugby team. An iconic...
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November 13, 2023 at 6:39 AM
As part of the fundraising towards my girl’s medical expenses there’s a signed 2023 RWC All Blacks jersey thanks to a kind soul connected to the squad. Proceeds of the sale go towards surgery and recovery expenses. Trademe have been kind enough to waive the fees ❤️🙏🏼 www.trademe.co.nz/sports/rugby...
Thank you so much! A few moments ago, across our bank account & Givealittle we hit the 70k goal. Done in 3 days thanks to hundreds of donors. We did not expect that to happen so fast. I deeply appreciate the support 🙏🏼🥹 Now we wait to see if our funding application is successful.
Kia ora koutou, due to 30k being directly donated to our bank in the last 48hrs, I have reduced our Givealittle target. Thank you for all the support so far! It has been immense. If our funding application is unsuccessful, the target is going to increase again significantly.
I've shared this over on the other site because I need the reach I have there, but I'm really thankful to see others have shared it here and people are donating and resharing. Thank you so much! We can't do this without our big, supportive, generous community givealittle.co.nz/cause/suppor...
October 30, 2023 at 10:17 AM
Thank you so much! A few moments ago, across our bank account & Givealittle we hit the 70k goal. Done in 3 days thanks to hundreds of donors. We did not expect that to happen so fast. I deeply appreciate the support 🙏🏼🥹 Now we wait to see if our funding application is successful.
Kia ora koutou, due to 30k being directly donated to our bank in the last 48hrs, I have reduced our Givealittle target. Thank you for all the support so far! It has been immense. If our funding application is unsuccessful, the target is going to increase again significantly.
I've shared this over on the other site because I need the reach I have there, but I'm really thankful to see others have shared it here and people are donating and resharing. Thank you so much! We can't do this without our big, supportive, generous community givealittle.co.nz/cause/suppor...
Support Selah Ritchie: Help fund critical surgery in Germany.
This fundraising is to support Selah to get critical surgery in Germany. It will help her eat and live life to the full again.
givealittle.co.nz
October 30, 2023 at 2:06 AM
Kia ora koutou, due to 30k being directly donated to our bank in the last 48hrs, I have reduced our Givealittle target. Thank you for all the support so far! It has been immense. If our funding application is unsuccessful, the target is going to increase again significantly.
I've shared this over on the other site because I need the reach I have there, but I'm really thankful to see others have shared it here and people are donating and resharing. Thank you so much! We can't do this without our big, supportive, generous community givealittle.co.nz/cause/suppor...
Support Selah Ritchie: Help fund critical surgery in Germany.
This fundraising is to support Selah to get critical surgery in Germany. It will help her eat and live life to the full again.
givealittle.co.nz
October 29, 2023 at 5:44 AM
I've shared this over on the other site because I need the reach I have there, but I'm really thankful to see others have shared it here and people are donating and resharing. Thank you so much! We can't do this without our big, supportive, generous community givealittle.co.nz/cause/suppor...
Well that went badly. Miscommunication so she wasn’t sedated as planned. She was brave & wanted to try. Her tube is knotted so they can’t get it out. Tried sedating her. Still too much pain. Back in the ward now and they’ll have another go under general anaesthetic. Now waiting for that. Poor thing.
5th day in hospital with this young warrior waiting for a 20 minute procedure. Staff are wonderful. Wait problem compounded by long weekend, unclear process, severe understaffing. She has shed many tears. Waiting sucks up resources. Finally booked for 11am today if it doesn’t get bumped 🙏🏼
October 25, 2023 at 11:19 PM
Well that went badly. Miscommunication so she wasn’t sedated as planned. She was brave & wanted to try. Her tube is knotted so they can’t get it out. Tried sedating her. Still too much pain. Back in the ward now and they’ll have another go under general anaesthetic. Now waiting for that. Poor thing.
5th day in hospital with this young warrior waiting for a 20 minute procedure. Staff are wonderful. Wait problem compounded by long weekend, unclear process, severe understaffing. She has shed many tears. Waiting sucks up resources. Finally booked for 11am today if it doesn’t get bumped 🙏🏼
October 25, 2023 at 6:07 PM
5th day in hospital with this young warrior waiting for a 20 minute procedure. Staff are wonderful. Wait problem compounded by long weekend, unclear process, severe understaffing. She has shed many tears. Waiting sucks up resources. Finally booked for 11am today if it doesn’t get bumped 🙏🏼
As a family, over the last few months we've been dealing with a health issue that has become all consuming. If I've cancelled appointments with you or not seemed to be functioning at full capacity here's why.... patreon.com/posts/our-da... pic.twitter.com/XVOcgfy4Lf
October 22, 2023 at 9:35 PM
As a family, over the last few months we've been dealing with a health issue that has become all consuming. If I've cancelled appointments with you or not seemed to be functioning at full capacity here's why.... patreon.com/posts/our-da... pic.twitter.com/XVOcgfy4Lf
However the RWC final plays out, a big thanks to Ian Foster and Sam Cane for soaking up all the condemnation over the last few years, for making changes where necessary, and clearly holding belief in this team all the way. The hard times build resilience. You are legends of the game.
October 20, 2023 at 9:08 PM
However the RWC final plays out, a big thanks to Ian Foster and Sam Cane for soaking up all the condemnation over the last few years, for making changes where necessary, and clearly holding belief in this team all the way. The hard times build resilience. You are legends of the game.
RWC final next Sunday. It’s going to be big!
October 20, 2023 at 8:50 PM
RWC final next Sunday. It’s going to be big!
This long weekend remember to take a daytime nap at least once, if not on all 3 days. Luxury.
October 20, 2023 at 2:42 AM
This long weekend remember to take a daytime nap at least once, if not on all 3 days. Luxury.
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Thank God: Uneducated Influencer Just Gave Their Take on Major Political Conflict
Thank God: Uneducated Influencer Just Gave Their Take on Major Political Conflict
If you've been wondering how to feel about the conflict until a popular, uninformed content creator gave you permission, wait no longer.
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October 19, 2023 at 10:21 PM
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I know many enjoyed last night’s debate because it was ‘exciting’ but I just feel sad. We have many deep divisions in our nation at the moment and our political system too easily celebrates combat that deepens that division. It promotes demonising and dehumanising our ‘opponent’.
October 12, 2023 at 7:37 PM
I know many enjoyed last night’s debate because it was ‘exciting’ but I just feel sad. We have many deep divisions in our nation at the moment and our political system too easily celebrates combat that deepens that division. It promotes demonising and dehumanising our ‘opponent’.
I like that this looks, feels, and operates much like Twitter used to. It just needs the DMs 🙂
October 12, 2023 at 2:51 AM
I like that this looks, feels, and operates much like Twitter used to. It just needs the DMs 🙂