We often associate the word ‘king’ with power and majesty. Also, a king’s position is often not dependent on his personal abilities, virtues or goodness, but on family lineage: power and status through inheritance. But Jesus never displayed that kind of power or majesty; after all, he was born in a stable!
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What to do with Wally? Wally was an awkward and shy child at his local primary school. It was time to hand out roles for the Christmas play, but what role could the teacher give Wally? She decided on the innkeeper. It wasn’t a key role and only required Wally to shake his head and say one line, “Sorry, we’ve no room.” Wally grinned from ear to ear when he learned of his role, and he couldn’t wait for the big night.
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Originally published in June 2022:
The Ukrainian war has dragged into its fifth month and still shows no signs of ending. Millions of Ukrainians have had their lives upended and are relying on humanitarian aid and the goodness of others.
See how long since the invasion started here:
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When there is a major announcement of a forthcoming event, it is usually accompanied by a media statement and even a press conference. Sometimes social media influencers are also invited to create some excitement and “buzz” around the announcement. Companies like Apple, Tesla and Boeing spend millions of dollars to launch their latest products worldwide.
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How often do you hear children complain they have nothing to do? Even in this day-and-age of technology overload with iPads, smartphones and computers, some youngsters like to push the envelope with mum and dad.
No reason for bored kids in summer! Read More »
Margaret Peters from New Town, Tasmania was pleasantly surprised when she read the Autumn issue to see a photo of her eldest grandchildren, James and Stephen Bourke when they were wee tackers in 1988. “I am now the proud grandmother of 18 grandchildren,” says Margaret who sent in a more recent image of James (pictured right) and Stephen (centre) with their brother, Andrew. The photo was taken at Stephen’s engagement party earlier this year.
Many families no longer dine together regularly. Their communication can be patchy and as a result relationships in the family suffer.
Sitting down for dinner Read More »
The Saint Gerard Majella Blessing was live streamed to the world on his feast day on October 16 for the third consecutive year.
Feast day streamed live Read More »
On a warm spring night in April 1968, in the Zeitoun district of Cairo, Egypt, two workers saw a woman on the top of Saint Mary’s Coptic Church. The workers, thinking that she was about to jump from the roof, called the police who claimed the two men were witnessing a reflection from the street lamps.
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