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“May you live as long as you want, and never want as long as you live.” -- Irish Saying
International Guide Dog Day - May this day evoke appreciation for those who train them, and be a day of blessing for all who are supported by their guide dogs.
We pray for the world’s writers, publishers and readers. May this week’s World Book and Copyright Day highlight the creative gift of writing and uphold every child’s right to read.
I Am the Door – reflection for next Sunday
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The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. They are the ones that get people to do the greatest things. -- Ronald Reagan
May leaders of nations where goodwill prevails work together to use diplomacy as an effective tool to overcome the hatred which is driving wars across the Middle East, between Russia and Ukraine, in Sudan and in Myanmar.
The True Shepherd – reflection for next Sunday
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"Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." -- Miles Kington
Secretary’s Day - May the secretaries of our parishes, schools and colleges, various agencies and religious congregations across the Archdiocese, receive many blessings
Jesus message of eternal life comforts us in the face of the loss of those we love.
the resurrection from a unique dimension – reflection for this Sunday
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Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about taking care of those in your charge. -- Simon Sinek
We pray for diplomats, negotiators and consultors, that their efforts to broker peace in fields of war will bear lasting fruit.
Today political and ideological divisions often silence dissent
From sorrow to a new understanding of life – reflection for this Sunday
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"Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for." – Epicurus
Volunteer Appreciation Day -may it be one of thanksgiving for all who volunteer in our parish, and those who do so in the wider community, bringing kindness and support to many people.
Emmaus is emblematic of our journey of discipleship – reflection for this Sunday
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"Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate." -- Albert Schweitzer
We pray that respect will be shown toward Pope Leo and religious leaders around the world as they uphold the dignity of every person, the qualities of justice and mercy, international law, and the right of freedom of religion.
Frank Brennan’s Homily – reflection for this Sunday
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"Don't ruin a good today by thinking about a bad yesterday." – Anon
May those who are frightened, who suffer from depression and other mental illnesses, take heart from the words of Jesus: “It is I. Do not be afraid.”
Sinners yet Loved – reflection for next Sunday
