Not sure much was known about autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), forty years ago. It has seemingly become more prevalent in the past few decades, or at least diagnoses have improved.
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The parable in this week’s gospel tells us about the experience of being loved. It is about a father who shares his love equally with both his sons and as they mature into adulthood, he gives them space to make their own decisions.
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Jokes April 1 is on Tuesday … a day when people should be careful not to be fooled. Pranksters are always up to something, so beware!  Knock, knock! Who’s there? Noah. Noah who? Noah good April Fools’ joke?  I was going to tell you an April Fools’ joke about boxing, but I forget the punch line. Â
Harmony Week began on Monday, coincidentally, on the same day we celebrated Saint Patrick and the wonderful influence the Irish have had on Australia.
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LIVING WITH HARMONY “Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.” ~ 1 Peter 3:8 ~           Harmony isn’t just found in quiet moments, it’s in the way we live, work and connect with others.  It’s in a group
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. I saw these words on a poster in an employment agency I blessed. Yes, so often we judge others, based on first impressions. Once formed, first impressions can be difficult to let go, in order for us to give someone another chance or see them anew. It’s not easy to change our opinions or judgements.
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Jokes To celebrate Harmony Week, a few jokes with a multicultural flavour.  In Italy, what do you call a fake noodle? An impasta. In Australia, what do you call a boomerang that won’t come back? A stick. In Germany, why do they never play hide and seek? Because good luck hiding when everyone’s so
Pope Francis’ monthly prayer intention for March is for ‘families in crisis’.
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