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It’s been another difficult year around the globe with fires, floods, earthquakes and wars. These tragedies have brought heartache and pain to thousands in many countries.
Quirky Christmas customs
Some countries have unusual Christmas traditions to say the least. Here are a few cultural oddities from around the globe.
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What we love about Christmas
Christmas is first and foremost a true story about the love of God leading to the most selfless act of sending his Son into our world to become one of us. The story itself is so simple and humble that without reflection it is easy to miss the depth of meaning and love demonstrated through the Incarnation.
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Every woman’s right to feel safe
The statistics are damning. They are also truly frightening. Globally, the levels of violence perpetrated against women is appalling. So, each year on November 25, the United Nation’s (UN) holds International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
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We all belong to one another
What sort of king is revealed to us in today’s readings? It seems he’s not like other kings. In the first reading God is spoken of as ‘a true shepherd’, one who doesn’t abandon his flock, but cares for them.
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Don’t be afraid to use your gifts
Different people have different abilities. A person gifted with imagination or creativity may not be good at administration or finance. Someone with a flair for ‘do it yourself ‘around the house may not be musical. A cook who is ‘at home’ in the kitchen may be completely lost when it comes to anything mechanical. Someone with sporting prowess may find computers and electronics out of their league.
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Safeguarding our most vulnerable
The one day of the year set aside to celebrate our youngest and most vulnerable will be celebrated on Monday, November 20.
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Being awake and prepared
In biblical times, people wed at a young age with marriages arranged by the fathers of the couple. The betrothal took place in early youth and was a legal marriage, although the woman remained in her father’s house.
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Remembering the cost of war
With Remembrance Day held at the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month each year, sadly the disastrous toll on human life through war continues.
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Remembering saints and souls
It is an important week for the Catholic Church as we remember our saints and our loved ones who have passed. Tomorrow is All Saints’ Day while Thursday we observe All Souls’ Day.
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