Born into privilege, born into poverty, born a certain colour, a certain gender, the beginning of life sets the scene and then we try to determine our fate, as those around us also try to determine theirs. Why me? Why did I have the opportunity to grow up in a country where there is socialContinue reading “Child of the Diaspora – Making the Most of Beginnings: Miracle Monday 7”
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Boys can be more, they can be heroes in a new way.’: Miracle Monday 6
This week my Mum was sad because her niece lost her son and it brought many sad memories back for her of the loss of one of her son’s, one of my brothers. It always saddens me to think of the lost potential, especially of young men who feel disenfranchised, lost and who start toContinue reading “Boys can be more, they can be heroes in a new way.’: Miracle Monday 6”
Love – the Story of Zach: Miracle Monday 5
The miracle of love enables us to let go when we cannot change things. Love for eternity knows no boundaries and no end. Over the weekend I was deeply moved watching the story of Zach which aptly illustrates the kind of love I am talking about. “Zach Sobiech, at the age of 14, found outContinue reading “Love – the Story of Zach: Miracle Monday 5”
Freedom to Believe: Miracle Monday 4
Religious freedom is too sacred a right to be restricted or prohibited in any degree without convincing proof that a legitimate interest of the state is in grave danger. Frank Murphy So why don’t we always give each other the freedom to believe? Why doesContinue reading “Freedom to Believe: Miracle Monday 4”
Serendipity: Miracle Monday 3
There are times when fate seems to be aligning all the planets and bringing brilliance our way – Serendipity! “The faculty of making fortunate discoveries by accident.” But is it our 0wn effort, and striving that leads to these discoveries and events even though they may seem to be accidental? A few days ago someoneContinue reading “Serendipity: Miracle Monday 3”
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