The Qualities of a Survivor “Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” ~ Nelson Mandela ~ A survivor possesses several key qualities that enable them to overcome adversity and emerge stronger from difficult situations. These include resilience, adaptability, determination, courage […]
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This week’s reading from the Book of Wisdom illustrates the kind of thinking that was common in the ancient world: If God is with someone then, assured of God’s protection, they will prosper. If, on the other hand, they are suffering and not prospering, then it must be that God is not on their side.
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Jokes As Spring is in the air, this week’s jokes reflect this season. Why did the flower crash his bicycle? He lost control of the petals. 🤣😂 It’s springtime already? You’ve got to be pollen my leg. 🤣😂 Why is the letter “A” like a flower? Because a B comes after it. 🤣😂 How
Gospel Gazing Exploring the profound meanings behind seemingly perplexing gospel passages. New wine in fresh wine-skins Fr David Hore CSsR returns to Gospel Gazing, offering us fresh perspectives on the transformative teachings of Jesus as found in the metaphor of fresh wineskins from the Gospel of Mark. With clarity and depth, David unravels the significance
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World Mental Health Day will be held on Thursday. It is a reminder that we need to look after our mental and physical wellbeing. As a society, we are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of mental health, and what constitutes poor/adequate/optimal health. Whether the current data accurately indicates the prevalence of mental health issues in our society is a different matter altogether.
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🫶 THE UNSEEN IMPACT OF COMPASSION 🫶 “One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone.” ~ Shannon L Alder ~ You never really know the true impact you have on those around you. You never know how much someone needed that smile
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A flock of geese flying in formation is a beautiful sight. Scientists who have researched why they fly in a V-formation have discovered some fascinating details.
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Jokes As if you hadn’t guessed already, it’s allergy season. Sneezes, sniffles and watery eyes are all too common, so here are a few allergy jokes. As part of the admission procedure at a local hospital, a young nurse had to ask each patient if they were allergic to anything. If they answered yes,
Gospel Gazing Exploring the profound meanings behind seemingly perplexing gospel passages. Are you here to destroy us? What if the spiritual leaders of the past were actually keeping people shackled rather than setting them free? Join us on Gospel Gazing as Redemptorist Priest David Hore CSsR explores the intriguing account of a man with an
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