Jokes It’s July 1 and the start of a new financial year! Whether you are expecting a refund or having to pay back the taxman here are some taxing thoughts … A man crosses the border each morning on a donkey. And each day, his donkey is loaded with only bags of straw. When […]
THE VALUE OF AN OPEN MIND “If you keep an open mind, you can learn so much from the people around you.” ~ Lynn Good ~ We all have different experiences, beliefs and ways of seeing the world. Keeping an open mind means being willing to listen, learn and consider other viewpoints, even when
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Catholics from around the world gathered in Lyon, France, at the weekend to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Living Rosary. First established by Blessed Pauline Jaricot, the Living Rosary is an expression of faith created to support the Church’s missionary work through prayer and solidarity.
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More than being just a moral teacher or guide, Jesus came to establish a complete transformation of what it means to be human and to live a fully human life.
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Jokes On Sunday we celebrated the shortest day of the year. It may have been a Sun-Day but here are some funnies to remind you of the day … and the fact we saw less sun! Jemma was explaining to her younger brother, Pete, about the Winter Solstice.She says, “The winter solstice results
AFTER THE STORM “Sometimes we are tested, not to show our weaknesses, but to discover our strengths.” ~ Vic Morales ~ There comes a point in life when we stop counting the storms, not because they didn’t matter, but because we begin to understand how they have shaped us. When we look back,
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This year marks the 40th anniversary of Refugee Week with the theme, A Million Stories.
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In this week’s gospel, Jesus is teaching his disciples about their mission. He warns them of the persecutions and trials that they will face. Just as he, Jesus, faced opposition and rejection; so, will they. So too did the prophets, including Jeremiah, of whom we read in today’s first reading.
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