New Chapters
In the Australian Spring our thoughts begin to stir after the slowing and cosiness of winter.
The young members of the family are finishing school,
going into apprenticeships or university, starting a new chapter in their lives.
The older members of the family remember their own experiences but
look forward to what life will hold for them now.
Each new chapter of life brings its blessings and its trials.
When we learn from them, when our Christian faith witnesses to our love and kindness,
those around us, the children and the children’s children can glimpse
a WAY of LIFE with which to face each new chapters of theirs.
The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life.
The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in
from this time on and forevermore.
Psalm 121: 7-8
In Zone C, a participant in MULOA was unsure of her ability to ‘facilitate a workshop’.
When she returned to her parish in PNG, she supervised her local group to host a dinner.
They wore their Mothers Union uniforms,
were asked what Mothers Union was all about and suddenly
‘Linda’ moved into a new chapter in her life.
She learned that she could speak out in the community.
Now she has the confidence to run workshops. Alleluia!