The banksia, unlike many other Australian native plant species, is not destroyed by bushfires. In fact, the fire’s extreme heat and smoke helps it regenerate. The heat, as well as the chemicals from the smoke and ash, trigger the opening of the banksia’s woody seed cases which releases the seeds within. These seeds are dispersed and subsequently germinate in rich soil.
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Jokes As Friday is Saint Valentine’s Day, a couple of relationship jokes are in order … Bob was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary and his wife was really angry. She told him “Tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in 6 seconds AND
Saint Bernadette Soubirous, born on January 7, 1844, in Lourdes, France, is best known for her visions of the Virgin Mary at the age of fourteen.
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IMPORTANCE OF WORK / LIFE BALANCE “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success.” ~ Albert Schweitzer ~ Work-life balance means managing your job and personal life, including time for family, without feeling overwhelmed. It’s about balancing work responsibilities with the things that make you happy, such as family,
In this week’s gospel, we witness the all-too-familiar story of Jesus by the Sea of Galilee calling Simon Peter and other fisherfolk to join him in his mission. Unlike similar call stories in Mark (1:16-20) and Mathew (4:18-22), the journey to discipleship in Luke is not a single moment of decisive conversion but rather a gradual process, marked by repeated encounters, personal challenges, and an evolving understanding of Jesus’ identity.
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Jokes Angelina Lupo decided to visit the gravesite of her late husband, Vincent, after Mass. Her retired criminal husband had been dead just one month, so Angelina thought it was time to say a prayer at his gravesite. But when Angelina arrived at the cemetery, she couldn’t find her hubby’s resting place. Finally, she came
The theme for World Cancer Day 2025 is United by Unique, which emphasises the importance of personalised care to meet the unique needs of each patient. There would not be a family that has not been touched by the cancer scourge, whether it be a grandparent, parent, child, uncle, aunt or cousin.
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FINDING STRENGTH IN LOVE AND HOPE “Cancer pushed me to see what’s really important in life, and I learned to cherish every moment.” ~ A cancer survivor ~ Families dealing with a cancer diagnosis face a flood of emotions. Fear, apprehension and vulnerability change the way you live each day, but in the middle
