Just a few
thoughts
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The pessimist sees difficulty in every
opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty. -- Winston
Churchill
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Global poverty is rising for first time in over
20 years
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May we Australians be a people who always act
with integrity.
Reflections
ü LENT
- In the chaos of our world—particularly seen through the eyes of children and
young people impacted by the world’s violence—where do I find God?
How can I be more attentive to
God’s presence in the chaos, to be present to and attend to the needs of those
on the margins, and to the work of justice?
In what ways, during this Lenten
season, can I bring peace, love, patience, understanding, care, compassion, and
justice to help heal the world around me?
ü FASTING
- Pope Francis (Ash Wednesday 2017) suggests the following possible fasts…
perhaps more challenging than giving up chocolate!
Fast from hurtful words and speak kind words.
Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude.
Fast from anger and be filled with patience.
Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope.
Fast from worries and have trust in God.
Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity.
Fast from pressures and be prayerful.
Fast from bitterness and fill your heart with joy.
Fast from selfishness and be compassionate.
Fast from grudges and be reconciled.
Fast from words; be silent so you can listen.
Ø Oceania
bishops' assembly spotlights climate crisis
Ø Albanese open to concessions on Voice to Parliament
Musical Reflection
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