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Week of Sep 28th
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28/09/2020(2 events) International Day for Universal Access to Information World Rabies Day 
28 September is World Rabies DayIt is celebrated annually to raise awareness about rabies prevention and to highlight progress in defeating this horrifying disease. Here's a quick (3:41) 'what you need to know' video! World Rabies Day is an opportunity to reflect on human's efforts to control this deadly disease and remind ourselves that the fight is not yet over. 28 September also marks the anniversary of Louis Pasteur's death, the French chemist and microbiologist, who developed the first rabies vaccine. See how the vaccine came about below:
Today, safe and efficacious animal and human vaccines are among the important tools that exist to eliminate human deaths from rabies while awareness is the key driver for success of communities to engage in effective rabies prevention. In 2020, it is good to remember the huge successes that vaccines have brought about over the years. This thought gives us hope for a CoronaVirus vaccine which we so need. A PRAYER FOR TODAY Loving God, we pray for all affected by the scourge of rabies and for those who work to eradicate it through providing resources and education. We give thanks for those involved in medical research, particularly in developing vaccines. We pray for decision makers to ensure they are funded well; that researchers are tenacious and wise; and that they have those moments of inspiration that bring about positive developments. We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN
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29/09/2020(1 event) Feast of the Archangels 
The Feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael! |
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01/10/2020(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 |
02/10/2020(1 event) The Holy Guardian Angels 
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04/10/2020(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). |