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
2018 is the 70th Anniversary of the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights
3 Grameen Bank set up in Bangladesh 1977
5 Anniversary of execution of Dundalli 1855
21 World Hug Day (Peace Initiative)
During the 2017 Christmas Season I have published my series of reflections originally posted in 2012 . I hope you enjoy them and invite your response. Come back each of the 12 Days to read a new post.
Second Day of Christmas: St Stephen
To honour this day I publish two of my fave icons of Saints Perpetua and Felicity next to Saints Sergius and Bacchus. These ancient martyrs have been revered and honoured for their witness to same sex affection, commitment and devotion.
My thanks to FB friend Paul Halsall who in 1997 published a comprehensive Calendar of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Saints
We who are people of faith celebrating our diverse sexuality can look back to a rich history of mentors and witnesses to the grace of love among our LGBTIQ ancestors.
On this historic day let us unite in prayerful thanks for this legislation and invite our Church to begin a new journey of affirmation of our love and commitment.
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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”
