18^th Sunday of the Year

The readings reveal God’s unconditional love – a love without conditions even when people grumble, fail and complain as in the first readings. God is constantly seeking to connect with us – something not always easy to accept and which needs to be extended to others. To do this may mean looking beyond what is before us.  Jesus says we need to look beyond what fills our bellies to see the love with which it was given. 

Read our response to @Devintellab's Intel question this week. "Australia's hosting of COP31 jointly with the Pacific, if done right, provides a historic opportunity for Australia and Pacific Islander nations to present a united front in the interests of the region and the world. Read our response, authored by 'Alopi Latukefu, Corinne Fagueret and Dr. Mahendra Kumar:

https://www.devintelligencelab.com/intel/18july2024

The number of refugees being held at the Nauru detention centre has increased sixfold in six months and unfortunately, with both sides of politics committed to "offshore processing", the only way to ensure that people are not left to suffer there for years is to urgently improve claim processing times.

https://www.abc.net.au/.../nauru-detainee.../104114852