The Jesuit spiritual writer, Mark Link, begins his widely read book Experiencing Prayer (1984) with an extract from Eugene Ionesco’s play The Bald Soprano (1950). In the scene, a couple meet and enter dialogue about their lives. They discover that they share much in common – they live in the same city, on the same street, in the same apartment, and they each have a daughter named Alice.
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🫶 Uniting for a Brighter Future – World Children’s Day 2024🫶 “You will teach them to fly, but they will not fly your flight. You will teach them to dream, but they will not dream your dream. You will teach them to live, but they will not live your life. Nevertheless, in every flight, in
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This weekend Pope Francis is hosting children from around the world for the first ever World Children’s Day. To celebrate the occasion, here are some kids’ jokes. A warning: some are rather corny!
When we read about rampaging teenagers involved in home invasions, car jackings and serious assaults, our minds often spring to their home environment.
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At the centre of Christian faith is the great paradox: there is only ONE God; yet God is THREE [Father, Son and Spirit”]. We know this because of the witness of Jesus’ own life and the gift of the Holy Spirit that Jesus’ promises his disciples.
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🫶STAYING CONNECTED – THE POWER OF FAMILY BONDS🫶 “Being a family means you are a part of something very wonderful.It means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life.” – Lisa Weed Staying connected with family is essential for our emotional, mental and even physical well-being. Family provides a sense
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You can’t beat a silly Dad joke …
When does a joke become a ‘Dad joke’? When it becomes apparent.
Dear Lord,
Thank you for the gift of motherhood and the loving embrace that mothers provide.
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