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FINDING JOY THROUGH THANKFULNESS “The more you practice the art of thankfulness, the more you have to be thankful for.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale ~   Being thankful means pausing to notice the good things around you. Even small moments, like spending time with family, listening to a song you love, taking a walk along […]

ARE YOU OKAY? “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” ~ Leo Buscaglia ~   R U OK? Day, on September 11, reminds us of

💗 HONOURING FATHERS 💗 “The quality of a father can be seen in the goals, dreams and aspirations he sets not only for himself, but for his family.” ~ Reed Markham ~   This Father’s Day, we pause to honour the men who have shaped our lives with love, patience and wisdom. A father’s role

COURAGEOUSLY FACING LOSS “When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what the storm is all about.” ~ Haruki Murakami ~   Facing a loss is never easy. It could be the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a friendship, a job or something else

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