Earlier this year, you may have seen messages in our parish bulletin inviting volunteers to be ministers of Children’s Liturgy of the Word. You may also remember that this was a regular part of Sunday morning Masses prior to COVID lockdowns. The Liturgy of the Word for Children is exactly what its name suggests. It … Continue reading What is the Liturgy of the Word for Children?
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Have you ever received something nice that you thought you didn’t deserve? Perhaps it was a gift, or kind words of acknowledgement from someone? The mix of emotions and thoughts - happiness and gratefulness for what we’ve received, while feeling unworthy to receive it - can leave us feeling quite awkward. While still grappling with … Continue reading Undeserving?
Have you ever received something nice that you thought you didn’t deserve? Perhaps it was a gift, or kind words of acknowledgement from someone? The mix of emotions and thoughts - happiness and gratefulness for what we’ve received, while feeling unworthy to receive it - can leave us feeling quite awkward.While still grappling with her … Continue reading Undeserving?
The trust that people have placed in many of our public figures, organisations and institutions has been challenged in recent years. People have abused their authority and position. We belong to a Church that is criticised for actions that are at odds with what we claim to stand for. At a minimum, it has been … Continue reading Walking the Talk
Sometimes the decisions we make and the beliefs we hold firm to can be unpopular. Others will disagree with us. Their reactions can be unexpected and disconcerting, and we can feel hurt and isolated. Differences in religious belief, of course, have led to conflict over many years. We only need to look at the pain … Continue reading Hold Firm
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