Maria says that there is a quote by Saint Teresa of Calcutta that describes her well:
“I am a little pencil in God's hands. He does the thinking. He does the writing. He does everything and sometimes it is really hard because it is a broken pencil and He has to sharpen it a little more.”
Maria has a great love for the saints especially St John Paul II and the life changing message of his teachings on human dignity, love and theology of the body.
In 2018 Maria completed a Masters in Theology (Marriage and Family) from St John Paul II Institute for Marriage and Family, Melbourne, Australia. Maria practices as an Optometrist and has been involved in youth and young adult ministry for over fifteen years. In her free time Maria enjoys drinking hot chocolates, eating sushi and watching the All Blacks play. Her favourite movies are Karol, Bella and October Baby.
Maria’s recent courses and speaking engagements:
January 2021 Theology of the Body Lecture Series; Heart Aflame Catholic Summer School, Marton
August 2020 Theology of the Body: Gift and Communion; Catholic Youth Ministry Virtual Conference, Catholic Youth Team, Christchurch
Theology of the Body Course: Human Love in the Divine Plan + A Joy Filled Marriage for Young Adults – a 10 part DVD courses:
- 11-12th July 2020 (in Hamilton)
- 6th Aug – 1st Oct (in Auckland)
- 5-6th Sept 2020 (in Wellington)
13-15th March 2020 Teen Theology of the Body Course: You: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body 10 part DVD study; Hillsborough, Auckland
Feb-March 2020 “Mary Healy: Men and Women are from Eden” Book Study – 6 week TOB study programme, Ponsonby, Auckland
November 2019 “Loving vs using. The dangers of pornography”; Ponsonby Parish, Auckland
October 2019 Theology of the Body: Called to Holiness; Eindhoven, The Netherlands
October 2019 God’s Love Young Adults Discipleship Programme, Pakuranga, Auckland
August- September 2019 Theology of the Body Course : Human Love in the Divine Plan for Young Adults, Engaged and Married Couples ( More than eight 6 week courses have been run from 2016 to date)
February 2019 Authentic Femininity Youth for Christ Entry Camp, Chosen Valley, Auckland
If you have any questions or would like to organise a course at your parish please contact Maria.