This is what the Scout movement has done for me. Making friends, some lifelong. Sense of belonging Sense of achievement Greater self worth and personal pride A love of the outdoors and camping Holidays I would not have had Skills I would never have acquired Abilities – E.G. swimming Leadership Teamwork Self reliance Endurance Enhanced …
‘I Can’t breath’ has become the rallying cry for all those demonstrating over the illegal and immoral killing of George Floyd by Derek Chauvin on 25th May with the involvement of three other police officers all of whom have since been sacked and Chauvin charged for unlawful killing with the other officers now also facing …
Pope Francis has just now (30th May) on the eve of Pentecost, when Christians celebrate the Holy Spirit of God coming to the world in a manner never seen before, live streamed the rosary to holy shrines dedicated to Mary, the mother of Jesus throughout the world. The five glorious mysteries were recited by people …
The pandemic has raised questions about the World Health Organisation. This UN agency established in 1948 with what has been described as an advisory role, might become even more effective in promoting the health of the world’s populations if given a more proactive brief, a broader remit and greater authority. This is a time for …
Last Thursday 14th May Pope Frances and other world religious leaders called for a day of prayer and fasting to save humanity from the pandemic, to enlighten scientists and heal the sick. This is another major step forward for world faiths in working together and something very positive coming from this terrible situation facing the …
Covid 19 is holding up a mirror to us all and in so many ways. Care homes in the UK have been at breaking point with 100,000 staff vacancies and evidence of serious underfunding. Yet NHS directives on 19th March and 2nd April told care homes to expect patients no longer benefitting from hospital care. …
One of the recent posts which have been forwarded to me shows a cute little girl of about two with hands joined, eyes closed and head bowed in prayer. The caption reads “Dear God. Could we please uninstall 2020 and re – install it?? It has a virus.!! The pandemic Covid – 19, while in …
“If a man hasn’t found something he will die for then he isn’t fit to live” Martin Luther King There are different kinds of Martyrs. Martin Luther King campaigned tirelessly in the face of mortal danger for what he believed and eventually paid the ultimate price. Gandhi and Oscar Romero are two others who come …
What are your hopes during this time of lock down in this Coronavirus or COVID -19 pandemic? Are you looking forward to the end of solitude and getting back to normal living? Being with family and friends, those at work, neighbours? Are you looking forward to the resumption of sporting activities or other interests where …
Each of us is a steward or caretaker of what we have come to know and understand and we are therefore responsible for sharing it with all those prepared to listen. “Your light must shine in the sight of men, so that, seeing your good works they may give praise to your Father in heaven.” …