MY WISHES FOR YOU “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” ~ Joshua 1:9 ~ My wishes for you are about the little things that make life meaningful, not grand achievements or a picture-perfect life. I […]
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My precious and crucified Lord, I offer You this Lent.
I offer it to You with total abandonment and trust.
Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic lunch and journey to Galong, NSW on March 15 for a day of faith and fun to celebrate the tercentenary of the birth (300) of the Redemptorist Brother, and ‘Champion of the Family’, St Gerard Majella.
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The ancient texts in the book of Genesis, which speak to us of creation and then our fall from grace, provide us with the most marvellous insights into our nature and the nature of the world about us. Creationists who insist only on a literal interpretation of such biblical texts do themselves and us a great disservice, precisely because they fail to grasp the depth of meaning that lies within them.
Vast, bare and silent, the desert is a place of spare and rugged beauty. It is also very confronting: an arid, barren environment with extreme temperatures, searing heat by day and freezing cold by night.
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Jokes A physician, an engineer, and a politician were discussing who among them belonged to the oldest of the three professions.The physician said, “Remember, on the sixth day God took a rib from Adam and fashioned Eve, making him the first surgeon. Therefore, medicine is the oldest profession.”The engineer replied, “But, before that, God created
VALENTINE’S DAY “To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.” ~ David Viscott ~ Valentine’s Day is associated with romantic love, but it’s really about honouring love, kindness and human connection, whether romantic, friendly or with family. You can see it in the smiles shared, the encouragement given, the
Loving and merciful God,
You are the source of all life and healing.
In your compassion, look with kindness
upon all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit.
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