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“There can be no life without change, and to be afraid of what is different or unfamiliar is to be afraid of life.” -- Theodore Roosevelt
We pray that this World Mental Health Day will strengthen government commitment to this issue and ensure that reliable services are available, especially in remote areas.
Reflections
“Marginal” People -- next Sunday reflection
Musical Reflection
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"People will try to tell you that all the great opportunities have been snapped up. In reality, the world changes every second, blowing new opportunities in all directions, including yours." -- Ken Hakuta
We pray for a right spirit of prayer in which we place our trust in God, and not see prayer as a way to selfishly and childishly bargaining with God.
We pray for one another as members of our consumer society, that we will support each other in the challenge of shopping and living sustainably
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Transformation and Thanksgiving -- next Sunday reflection
Musical Reflection
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"When in doubt as to what you should do, err on the side of giving." -- Tony Cleaver
We pray for the gift of the Holy Spirit that we will be forgiving towards others, for God has graciously forgiven us in Jesus, his Son.
We pray for the artists and authors who create children’s literature, that they will fire the imaginations of the young with hope for a world of beauty, goodness and truth.
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Lord, increase our faith -- last Sunday reflection
Musical Reflection
The Lord's Prayer --Andrea Bocelli
The Lord’s Prayer --Matt Maher
Just a few thoughts
“A smart man makes a mistake, learns from it, and never makes that mistake again. But a wise man finds a smart man and learns from him how to avoid the mistake altogether.” -- Roy H. Williams
May each of us, according to our situation in life, may serve God joyfully and prayerfully and through our charity build up the unity of the Church.
We pray for a new spirit of public dialogue, that issues of social concern may be discussed and debated openly, safely and respectfully
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Lord, increase our faith -- Sunday reflection
Musical Reflection
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"As you navigate through the rest of your life, be open to collaboration. Other people and other people's ideas are often better than your own. Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life." -- Amy Poehler
May we, in times of need, graciously accept the help of others.
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Two-Minute Homily -- Sunday reflection
Musical Reflection
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"To create more positive results in your life, replace 'if only' with 'next time'." – Anon
We pray for all whose distress at human suffering is a stumbling block to faith, that the witness of everyday Christians will pave the way for the gift of belief.
World Teachers Day - may they recommit themselves to their noble profession of helping children, adolescents and adults to grow in knowledge, maturity, sound judgement and high values.
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Believe it -- Sunday reflection
Musical Reflection
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"As you navigate through the rest of your life, be open to collaboration. Other people and other people's ideas are often better than your own. Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life." -- Amy Poehler
May this closing day of the Season of Creation on this Memorial of St Francis, bring special blessings upon ecologists and the works associated with the ecology, so that God’s creation can flourish once again.
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A Little is a Lot -- next Sunday reflection
Caring for the poor is not enough — they need advocacy too --- Vinnies USA
Musical Reflection
