E-News - Vol.8 No.2

From the Director - We are now well into Lent, how is it going? 
In what is left of Lent, I am taking some time to recognise my shortcomings and be at peace with them by keeping my focus on the goodness of God. A scary option might be to ask someone who knows you well what your shortcomings are. (more)
Pope Francis - Draw near to the poor
By putting the poor back into the heart of mission the Pope is not only serving the poor but also giving greater energy and credibility to new evangelisation. (more)
Palliative care to the terminally ill
In Pakistan terminally ill patients are treated as sources of income by the medical profession and the hospital culture. Their illness is not relieved and the financial situation of their families is wrecked as they seek for a cure or for pain relief. (more)
Too big to cry
I started to run but quickly realized that was not in the best interest of someone who had a cardiac bypass. I really wanted to cry in frustration but figured that at age 52, I was too big to cry. (more)
Reflection - Those who stand and wait
In the world’s value system happiness is associated with being free from external dependence, being able to exercise our own initiative to create our own achievements. (more)
Lenten Resource - The Grace of Forests
The Grace of Forests resource consists of six weekly Lenten reflections exploring our Australian forests. (more)