Posts Tagged ‘Anzac Day’

Real peace is about justice and it starts with me

Thursday, April 25th, 2013

“Real peace is not just the absence of conflict- it is the presence of justice.”  Martin Luther King. Dawn, April 25.  In hushed cities and towns all over Australia, school children shuffle and stamp their feet, blowing softly into the sleeves of school jackets to warm their hands, awed and sombre.   Early sun picks out [...] 

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Lest we forget: Heart, soul, mind and strength for peace

Thursday, April 26th, 2012

In the aftermath of Anzac Day, does anyone wonder how to go about building peace?  Or do we all just slip back into our routines until next year when once again, we vow never to forget, but so easily do…  Cath Taylor takes a look at how you and I can be peace builders today [...] 

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A prayer for peace

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

Tweet God of peace Today we think of those who suffer conflict, Men, women and children whose lives are torn apart by war and waiting Hunger and hurt Suffering and sadness; We pray peace. Today we think of those who are left behind Left behind with children to feed, And dread to keep at bay, left behind when others return to family. We pray peace. Today we think of what it means to be free, and how... Read More »