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THE POWER OF RESILIENCE – THE STRENGTH WITHIN “Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell and got back up again.” ~ Nelson Mandela ~                  Life’s challenges can teach us valuable lessons and help us grow in ways we never […]

FAITH IN ACTION “Preach the Gospel at all times and, when necessary, use words.” ~ St Francis of Assisi ~   Faith is lived through thoughtful choices made every day.   When we act with compassion and patience, even in small ways, we may bring comfort or strength to someone who needs it.     

FAITH IN ACTION “Preach the Gospel at all times and, when necessary, use words.” ~ St Francis of Assisi ~   Faith is lived through thoughtful choices made every day.   When we act with compassion and patience, even in small ways, we may bring comfort or strength to someone who needs it.     

CELEBRATING OUR YOUTH “We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future.”~ Franklin D. Roosevelt ~   Young people are a vital part of every community. They bring fresh energy, new ideas and a different way of seeing the world. Many care deeply about fairness, about

THE QUIET STRENGTH OF FRIENDSHIP “Some people arrive and make such a beautiful impact on your life, you can barely remember what life was like without them.”~ Anna Taylor ~   Good friends are a calming presence in our lives – steady, comforting and real. They stand by us through life’s highs and the lows,

HONOURING OUR ELDERS World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly – July 27, 2025   “The glory of the elderly is their insight, their knowledge and their wisdom.” ~ Lailah Gifty Akita ~   For many older people, hope is not found in what lies ahead, but in the way they live each day. Life

LETTING GO AND TRUSTING GOD “Cast all your worries on Him, because He cares for you.”~ 1 Peter 5:7 ~   It’s not always easy to let go. We hold on tightly to our plans, our worries and the things we can’t control, hoping we can fix everything ourselves, but sometimes, the most faithful step

THE MOTHER TERESA EFFECT “Not all of us can do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” ~ Mother Teresa ~   Throughout her lifetime, Mother Teresa exemplified the true meaning of compassion and selfless service to humanity. Her life was a powerful reminder that quiet, simple acts of kindness can

MANY VOICES, ONE FUTURE “Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them become what they are capable of being.”  ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ~   This coming week (NAIDOC Week) is a chance to slow down and listen – not just to words, but also to stories,

FINDING LIGHT IN DARK TIMES “Life isn’t just about darkness or light, rather it’s about finding light within the darkness. All things, even the deepest sorrow or the most profound happiness are all temporary. Hope is fuel for the soul, without hope, forward motion ceases. Life is about the good and the bad.” ~ Landon