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It is so easy to apportion blame or accusation on a person. This forms the plot in books and films. Sadly, it regularly happens in a person’s life and can have devastating consequences on mental health.  A person blames another in the wrong because perhaps, they are afraid to tell the truth about something. Maybe […]

What do you do with a problem in life or a difficulty in relationship that gnaws at your heart, disturbing your peace?  Worry is not the solution to a problem. In fact, worry damages one’s health. Yet, people say ‘don’t worry’ about such and such a problem! It will pass. People cope with problems in […]

Water is one of life’s necessities. It is a natural gift; sometimes a gift taken for granted. The experiences of Awut’s life story as told in the Trócaire Lenten Campaign (2021) reveals the difficulty of life without water. Awut took her grandchildren into her care because their parents died in the war in Sudan.  Awut […]

The words ‘new’ and ‘hope’ have potential to fill the human mind and heart with peace, excitement and joy. We anticipate the ‘new’ being somewhat better than the present or the past. What new thing do you now wait for in your life? During this third time of lockdown, people are joyful because they hope […]

On Sunday 14 March, families will celebrate Mother’s Day. Unfortunately, this year there will not be an opportunity to gather in groups or to host big celebrations due to Covid restrictions. However, families will celebrate in a way that they praise and thank their mother in an appropriate way. They will acknowledge the love their […]

One of the restrictions the Government and the health authorities placed on Churches was, not allowing the assembly to attend daily celebration of the Eucharist. Hence, Mass takes place each day on webcam and people attend virtually. This is a cause of great upset to many people. Others see this restriction is in the best […]

Have you noticed that during the pandemic the Governments and health authorities asked citizens internationally to take very simple measures to stay safe? What advice did people receive?  It was simply to wash hands, maintain a social distance, wear a mask, and stay within a restricted boundary. People discovered that simple rules were difficult to […]

Two words in popular culture are ‘jealousy’ and ‘envy’. Behaviour out of envy or jealousy, if not corrected can leave devastating scars on human relationships. It is natural for people to feel envious and jealous from time to time. However, it is not the feeling of jealousy or envy that causes harm but a person’s […]

The Trócaire Lenten Campaign 2021 focuses on two families displaced by war in Sudan. This is not the only place where such atrocities are currently happening internationally.  War brings violence and poverty. War infringes on the human rights of people and Trócaire describes the situation of these displaced families, ‘Years of war have nearly taken […]

To recognise and notice the beauty of nature is to experience the goodness and the generosity of God. In nature, we celebrate the power and love of God.  God gave the gift of life to all he created. God made humankind in his image and likeness but ‘that should not make us overlook the fact […]