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Overcoming the pain of rejection-Gospel Reflection
The three main characters in this week’s readings suffer rejection and humiliation. Their pain is summarised in the Psalm: “Indeed, all too full is our soul with the scorn of the rich, with the proud man’s disdain.”
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Hope Together
🫶 A World Woven Together🫶 “We can walk together to change the status quo.” – Ken Wyatt Celebrate NAIDOC, a time to see, the beauty of First Nations, proud and free. With open hearts and hands we meet, in unity, our spirits greet. We dance and sing, we learn, we share, in stories
Jokes 3/07
Jokes Ten-year-old Jack wanted $300 for a new bike. He prayed for two weeks but nothing happened. He then decided to write to God asking for the money. When the local postmaster saw his letter addressed to Dear God, Australia, he decided to send it to the prime minister’s office. The PM was
Life for Australian kids is good but …
We have long known that being born in Australia gives you a stronger chance of enjoying a good standard of living compared to those born in many other countries.
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Jesus’ touch brings new life-Gospel Reflection
Today we continue with readings from Mark’s gospel. Earlier in this chapter, Jesus has demonstrated his divine mastery over destructive forces of nature (in calming the sea) and over a legion of demons who were afflicting a man (in the exorcism of a deeply troubled person).
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Hope for children’s welfare
Championing Children’s Welfare “Kindness to children, love for children, goodness to children –these are the only investments that never fail.” ~ Henry David Thoreau ~ The welfare of our children is the cornerstone of a brighter future. In every child’s laughter, we hear the echoes of tomorrow’s potential; in their dreams, we glimpse the promise
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Jokes 26/06
Jokes A woman complained that passing trains rocked her bed so much she couldn’t sleep. “Unbelievable,” said the real estate agent. The woman who had just taken a lease on the flat near the railway line, insisted that the real estate agent come around and see for himself. As he was being
A day to recognise widows
Losing a spouse or partner can be devasting. For couples that have been together for many years the loss of a loved one can be especially painful.
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