joint submission to the committee on the rights of the child
by Michelle Robertson - OLA Communications Officer | January 23, 2023
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As we pause to remember, let us honour the courage and sacrifice of those who have served. May we reflect on the cost of conflict and the value of peace.
Laudato Si’ reminds us that our environmental crisis is not separate from the broader crises we face in ethics, culture, and spirit. To mend our bond with nature, we must first seek healing in our relationships with one another. True ecological renewal, as Pope Francis suggests, is bound to our compassion, understanding, and responsibility towards each other. This vision calls us to a deeper, all-encompassing care that touches both earth and heart.
#SundayBlessings Even the smallest actions can make a meaningful difference when approached with care and purpose. What small thing will you do today?
There is so much happening in the world right now that may feel heavy. In the midst of it all, Mary Oliver’s words remind us to pause and recognise the quiet importance of our lives. She wrote, ‘It is a serious thing just to be alive on this fresh morning in this broken world.’ Sometimes, simply noticing the beauty in a moment, even amid chaos, can offer a small, steadying anchor.