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They laugh at me because I'm different; I laugh at them because they're all the same. -- Kurt Cobain
May we, in this Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Week, pray for the disproportionate number of them who are in prison and juvenile detention and work for a new approach within our justice system for their good.
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A well-fitted yoke makes otherwise impossible tasks possible --reflection for next Sunday
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Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. -- George Bernard Shaw
We pray that this Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander week will enhance their opportunities and ensure that they are always treated with respect.
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Learn from Jesus who is one with the poor and the lowly --reflection for next Sunday
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I feel that there is nothing more truly artistic than to love people. -- Vincent van Gogh
May children who are sick, and especially those with long term or chronic illness, not give up hope, but grow with patience d trust.
We pray for civilian populations caught in the crossfire of war, that their agony will not breed vengeful hate but strengthen their resolve to work for peace.
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Gospel lessons from Tom Sawyer --reflection for next Sunday
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Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power. -- Lao Tsu
We pray for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait people on this day,
that this year’s theme in the Church, Walking together in Christ, will contribute to their sense of community and dignity.
Reflections
Frank Brennan’s Homily --reflection for next Sunday
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday --May this celebration be a moment of grace. May it renew our hearts, deepen our unity, and strengthen our commitment to walk together in faith. We thank you for being part of this journey.
Pope Leo: Universities are powerful channels to promote solidarity and common good
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Two things define you: your patience when you have nothing and your attitude when you have everything. -- George Bernard Shaw
We pray on this National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday for a spirit of reconciliation, with respect and justice for all in this land.
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Love of God and neighbor. --reflection for next Sunday
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Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. -- Calvin Coolidge
May the Christians of India, who first received the Christian faith through St Thomas, be compassionate in their dealings with others, and be strong in their faith, especially when they face harassment and persecution.
We pray for international students in Australia. May they be made welcome, supported and enabled to flourish.
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Coming and Going --reflection for next Sunday
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Walking together in faith, justice and hope this NAIDOC Week
How does Australia’s migration system actually work? 5 common myths busted
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The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them. == Ida B. Wells-Barnett
We pray for those who have a prophetic voice in the Church, that like Amos, they may speak the truth with courage, trusting in God’s help.
We pray for the Australian community. May there be a new appreciation of the role of taxes in funding the services that make for a fair society.
Reflections
Our self-love is not a reliable guide to how we should love one another.
St Peter and St Paul show that sanctity is not the same as being faultless or without blemish --reflection for last Sunday
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