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Week of Sep 30th
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30/09/2024(1 event) |
01/10/2024(2 events) International Day of Older Persons ![]() International Day of Older Persons Between 2017 and 2030, the number of persons aged 60 years or over is projected to grow by 46 per cent (from 962 million to 1.4 billion) globally outnumbering youth, as well as children under the age of 10. Moreover, this increase will be the greatest and most rapid in the developing world. Population ageing is poised to become one of the most significant social transformations of the 21st century. Older people have always played a significant role in society as leaders, caretakers and custodians of tradition. Yet they are also highly vulnerable, with many falling into poverty, becoming disabled or facing discrimination. As health care improves, the population of older people is growing. Their needs are also growing, as are their contributions to the world. The International Day of Older Persons is an opportunity to highlight the important contributions that older people make to society and raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges of ageing in today’s world. Here is a beautiful video (4:14) about the mutual benefits of relationships between old and young: A 2:15 reflection on the day in video form.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY (available here in video - 2:38) God of all creation, you are timeless and beyond all ages. We who are growing old give thanks for the years you have given us – We who are growing old pray that we may be patient with our ageing limbs We who are growing old pray for good health in our later years, We who are growing old pray for prudence and sweet timing, in offering our wisdom to the next generation, while respecting their energy and creativity. We who are growing old pray that we may face our death with serenity and dignity. God of the old and young, help us to understand that we share a common life journey, We pray this in your Holy Name. AMEN |
02/10/2024(1 event) The Holy Guardian Angels ![]() |
03/10/2024
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04/10/2024(1 event) Feast of St Francis of Assisi ![]() The Holy Father, Pope Francis, took his name from this great saint! Francis (the Saint, not the Pope) is accredited with this beautiful prayer - set to music here by Sebastian Temple: CLICK HERE to have a look at and reflect on some of the words of the Holy Father (2:00). |
05/10/2024(1 event) World Teachers’ Day ![]() Happy World Teachers' Day!Enjoy this really moving video (3:32) of some people reflecting on a world without teachers! Here's a reflective prayer for teachers (2:56) And you can click here for a 30 second prayer!
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06/10/2024
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