Today and every day until #Nabka, May 15 I will wear my #Keffiyeh. This act is a statement of solidarity with the protests in Gaza and a condemnation of the Israeli Government and military for their abuse of human rights.
As an Australian I wear my Keffiyeh to protest the silence of our major political parties and our diplomatic failure to censure Israel for its violence against the Palestinian Community.
Supporting Febfast 2018
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
1-7 World Interfaith Harmony Week
6 Waitangi Day Aotearoa New Zealand / Safer Internet Day
12 Indigenous Freedom Ride Anniversary 1965
12-18 Smart Eating Week
13 Stolen Generations Apology 2008 / World Radio Day
14 National Condom Day / Ash Wednesday / Project Compassion
16 Chinese New Year [2018] [Year of the Earth Dog]
18 International Asperger’s Day
20 World Day of Social Justice / World Harmony Day
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In the lead-up to the Queensland State elections on 25th November the Archdiocese of Brisbane has launched a public forum inviting discussion on public policy and Catholic values.
Archbishop Mark Coleridge encourages participation in these words:
” I warmly invite you to contribute your thoughts on the ways you believe the future Queensland Government could better support families, particularly those who support Catholic values. We would like to see improvements in learning and education from a future government that reflects the core values of decency towards Queenslanders.
Your feedback can help to continue shaping an environment for our children, anchored among Catholic values that include respect for others”
“Yes” to Marriage Equality
“Yes” to Treaty with First Nations Peoples
“Yes” to ending off shore processing of refugees and asylum seekers
“Yes” to prison reform and restorative justice practices
“Yes” to economic justice and a living wage
“Yes” to environmental integrity and care for creation
“Yes” to inclusion and respect for differing abilities
“Yes” to a political culture that works for the common good
“Yes” to peace making rather than weapons and alliances with war makers
“Yes” to education that is creative, diverse and lifelong
Supporting Men’s Health in Movember
Queensland Multicultural Month
30 July – 6 August Donate Life Week
4 National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day
4-17 Fair Trade Fortnight
7 – 13 Homelessness Week
9 International Day of the World’s Indigenous People
12 – 20 National Science Week
19 World Humanitarian Day / World Photo Day
19 – 27 Seniors Week
19 – 25 Children’s Book Week
20-26 Hearing Awareness Week
23 International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
My best wishes and solidarity to my Muslim friends during this holy time of Ramadan.
May we who are not Muslim fast from prejudice, misinformation and ignorance about our sisters and brothers of Islam.
May we who are not Muslim be generous in our willingness to understand this faith and welcome this community into our neighbourhoods.
May we who are not Muslim take time to reflect, pray and be still with the wonder of faith that calls all people to peace, collaboration, respect and love.
Worth reading
Franciscan Message for the Month of Ramadan
Pope to Muslims for end of Ramadan: Promoting Mutual Respect through Education (2013)
