My lover said to me, ‘Rise up, my beloved, my fair one, and come away. For the winter is past, and the rain is over and gone. The flowers are springing up, and the time of singing birds has come, even the cooing of turtledoves. The fig trees are budding, and the grapevines are in blossom. How delicious they smell! Yes, spring is here! Arise my beloved, my fair one, and come away.’
Dove welcomes women of any age, background and culture to join together, to grow closer to Jesus through the Holy Spirit.
“Where two or three come together in my name, there I am with them.”
Matthew 18:20
Every action in Dove is scripture based. We give priority to knowing, believing and living the Word of God.
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.”
Psalm 119:105
We share the baptism of the Holy Spirit as widely as possible. We pray for one another with the laying on of hands and using the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”
1 Cor 12:27
Every woman in Dove is called to have a servant heart, reaching out to each other, family, Church members and the wider community.
“…I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”
John 13:14-15
Dove operates under the authority of the Catholic Bishops of New Zealand, in close association with Charis. We adhere to the spirit of our written guidelines
“…each one should retain the place in life that the Lord assigned to him and to which God has called him…”
1 Cor 7:17
Whenever we make new plans or decisions in Dove we ask God what he thinks first. We do this through a process of group discernment.
“Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Matthew 6:33
We use a unique form of prayer in which we sing songs of praise together, consciously praying the words of each song, until we feel the presence of God, and worship Him as the Spirit leads us.
“..His song is
upon my lips, a
prayer to the
God of my life”
Psalm 42: 8
Starting with a hot soup lunch around cafe tables with great conversation was terrific for this cold Saturday in July. After swigging down a cuppa and a
VISIONS AND COMMENTS ON 29th July 2023 North Shore Dove meeting in Orewa I saw a vision of Jesus transfigured. Jesus in pure white robes with white,
Last weekend July 21-23 the National Team and our advisors met in Taupo. Our focus was to discern the next steps for us in God’s plan for
7pm, Friday 24 March – 2pm, Sunday 26 March 2023 | EL RANCHO, 58 Weggery Drive, Waikanae Beach, Kapiti Coast
Dove does not have any upcoming national events currently. We are part of the Current of Grace team organising this conference. We would love to see you there.
When God does wonderful things for us it is good to share our experiences. These stories may encourage you to seek and expect God to move in your life too.
Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women currently has four active groups in different parts of the country. There are also three other groups seeking God’s vision for their areas. To find the one nearest you, click the locations button below.
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