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Monday 9 August

Deuteronomy 10:12-22; Psalm 147; Matthew 17: 22-27 A great sadness came over them We feel sadness when someone we love is unwell and maybe we receive news that they are dying. All over our world these pandemic months have deepened our sadness. In our gospel Jesus breaks the news that he will be put to […]

Blue Christmas

Tips for Dealing with Holiday Sadness Though the December holiday season inspires feelings of warmth, belonging, connection and joy for many people, there are others for whom the month is one of increased stress, sadness, anxiety, loneliness and depression. Their experience is called a ‘blue’ Christmas, something described by the Urban Dictionary this way: “It […]