THE POWER OF FAITH “With God all things are possible.” ~ Matthew 19:26 ~ Faith can have a powerful influence on the way we live and see the world. It gives us something greater than ourselves to believe in and encourages us to place our trust in God. Through faith, we can find […]
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Throughout history the question of who shall rule tribe, people or nation has been highly contested. It remains an issue today even in so-called democratic countries where people vote for their leaders and representatives.
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Pope Leo XIV has again appealed for the violence against Palestinian Christians to stop.
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Jokes Wednesday walked into a bar and said, “Give me something strong enough to make me think it’s Friday.” The bartender poured a drink and said, “This won’t change what day it is.” Wednesday took a large gulp, checked the calendar, and sighed. “You’re right. Better make it a double—I can still see
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY “The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow.” ~ Nelson Mandela ~ International Youth Day is a chance to recognise young people and the important part they play in shaping our future. Growing up today can bring many challenges. Young people face pressure at school and work, uncertainty about
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International Youth Day was established to recognise the energy, creativity and contribution of young people globally. Established by the United Nations (UN) in 1999 and observed on August 12 each year, the day also highlights the social, economic and environmental challenges facing younger generations.
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The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) argues a renewed focus is required to make Australia a more cohesive society. In the ACBC’s latest statement, ‘Living the Gospel in Times of Social Division’, it lists a range of actions to build social cohesion, which it believes can only be achieved by practising a “culture of encounter”.
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Boundaries – geographical, cultural, religious and gender – are crossed in today’s gospel. In fact, it’s one of the few stories in Matthew’s Gospel that takes place outside Jewish territory. Matthew understands the ministry of Jesus being directed firstly to the house of Israel. Only when the good news of the Kingdom of God has been offered to them, will it be offered to “all nations”. (Matt 28:19)
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