Comments for Nicky's Blog

Comment on Photo Slide Slow by Denis

Denis — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:30:08 +0000

Dear Nicky,
This is really good - congratulations on the production. I only found your blog today so it gives a chance to pass on my best wishes for the Easter Season too - hope studies are going okay as well. Regards, Denis

Comment on Photo Slide Slow by Brother Terence Skorka CP

Brother Terence Skorka CP — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:36:41 +0000

4/21/2009 great job nicky blessings for a long and happy life as a passionist +

Comment on Profession on Nicky van der Bergh CP by Chris Polak

Chris Polak — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:20:10 +0000

Great news Nick! We are all proud of you here in New Zealand. Your sincerity and passion for life will make you an excellent Passionist Priest

God bless and i look forward to reading your reflections on the Passionist website.

Comment on Photo Slide Slow by Ivona

Ivona — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:25:49 +0000

Congratulation on your special day.

May the Lord continue to walk with you in every step of your jouney. Good luck and all the best.

Ivona

Comment on Profession on Nicky van der Bergh CP by Allan Anderson

Allan Anderson — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:48:05 +0000

Dear Nicky (or is it Father Nicky)
Somehow or other I connected with your blog. I was particularly impressed that you mentioned Fr Tony Egar. I say this because I thought that I had a vocation back in the 1950s and even moreso I wanted to become a Passionist Priest after attending a retreat at my school. I went to St Ives (I don’t know if it still exists) at the ripe old age of 13. I was officially referred to as “the junior”, being the youngest. Another member of the intake at the time was Tony Egar whose elder brother, as you probably know was a priest in Adelaide. However, Nicky, I developed problems. I could put up with the poverty requirement. The meals were supurb and everything else was provided. I could put up with the obedience.
However I knew that I would have problems putting up with the other requirement. Now, with children, grandchildren and 3 ex wives and at the age of 66, chastity is a gift.
Nicky, I have had problems with my faith. I have seen priests leave, Including Passionist priests, and yet I yearn to have that faith back. I read your blogs and know that you are a sincere person who has absolute faith. How do I get that back.
My sincere regards to you
Allan

Comment on Profession on Nicky van der Bergh CP by Quita Clifton

Quita Clifton — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:20:27 +0000

Yay!!!
So glad to be able to see this seeing as we couldn’t make it to your profession. Know you will always be in our prayers looking forward to your Ordination.

Comment on Preparing for Profession by Jim

Jim — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:11:34 +0000

My Dear Brother Nicky,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings as you prepare for Profession. It is a great joy for me to be able to pray for you, knowing that with God’s continued blessings , you will, in the not too distant future, experience the unimaginable joys of receiving Holy Orders.
Peace and Blessings.

Comment on Profession Retreat by Mathew Hare-Crane

Mathew Hare-Crane — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:36:14 +0000

Dear Nicky,
I have been reading your blog since stumbling upon the Passionist’s site last night and I feel really encouraged in my Christian walk as a young person in Melbourne. You love for God is inspiring and it is great to see someone so willing to live for God through Holy Orders. I’d love to speak with you more.

Keep care & God bless, Mat.