REMEMBERING THOSE WE LOVE “To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” ~ Thomas Campbell ~ All Souls’ Day, observed on November 2, is a special time to remember and pray for those who have passed away. Losing someone we love is never easy. As the years pass, we learn […]
OUR GREATEST BLESSING “You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.” ~ Desmond Tutu ~ Family life is made up of many moments, some special and memorable, others so ordinary that we hardly give them a second thought. Yet often, it is these little things that
ST GERARD – THE MOTHERS’ SAINT This year marks the 300th anniversary of St Gerard Majella’s birth in Italy in 1726. His feast day, celebrated on the 16th October, is an opportunity to remember a much-loved saint whose life continues to inspire people around the world. St Gerard was a humble Redemptorist brother who
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CARING FOR OUR MINDS “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”~ Anne Lamott ~ We all have a lot going on in our lives. Some days we manage well, while on others even the smallest things can seem a little harder. World Mental Health Day
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THE GIFT OF A TEACHER “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” ~ Henry Adams ~ World Teachers’ Day on October 5 is an opportunity to recognise the important role teachers play in our lives. A good teacher does much more than help us learn. They encourage us
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A PLACE TO BELONG “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.”~ Matthew 25:35 ~ World Day of Migrants and Refugees on September 27 reminds us of the many people who have left their homes in search of safety, peace and a better future. Leaving behind family, friends and the life they know
CHOOSING PEACE “It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it. One must work at it.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt ~ The International Day of Peace on September 21 gives us reason to consider what peace really means in today’s world. We live
FINDING DAILY STRENGTH AND POSITIVITY DURING ILLNESS “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ~ Finding hope in difficult times, especially when facing illness can be challenging, but here are some ways to nurture
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CARING FOR GOD’S WORLD “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” ~ John Muir ~ From the 1st September to the 4th October, Christians around the world will observe the Season of Creation. It is a special time to appreciate the beauty of the world God has given us
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JUSTICE BEGINS WITH US “Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” ~ Desmond Tutu ~ Social justice is about treating every person with fairness, dignity and respect. It reminds us that everyone matters, no matter who they are, where they
