July 2020 - News Flash #13

Kia Ora. Welcome to July. I hope this email brings unity and solidarity to your inbox.

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Truth & Transformation Together

Lately I have been hearing people deeply struggle with uncertainty and distancing. As an act of solidarity, I hope this reflection and artwork about my own PTSD journey (June 27th is National PTSD Awareness Day) may empower others, connecting hearts with hope and healing.

>> ​Read on & view the illustration...

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Supportive Fact Sheets

In this new Covid-19 world we are all somehow attempting to find a new ‘normal’ - o boy! Thankfully, the team at Good Grief have some fact sheets and supportive links that might help you or someone you care about to navigate this 'normal'. These can assist Children, Teens and Adults in grief, divorce and loss.

> View the support...

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Black Lives Matter

It is hard to put into words the toxic racial inequality burning in the Australia, USA and around the world. I hope this illustration and resources help spread healing, new awareness, unity and hope.

>> View more…

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How Drawing Can Set You Free 

Who are you? To answer this question, artist Shantell Martin followed her pen. In this brilliantly visual talk Martin shares how she found freedom and a new perspective through art. See how drawing can connect your hand to your heart and deepen your connection with the world.

>> Watch and deepen connection…

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Always Was Always Will Be

Looking for a good podcast? This fresh Australian podcast is full of inspiring conversations with Indigenous role models and trailblazers, hosted by Marlee Silva. Listen and be united.

>> Listen to 'Our Stories'…

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Cards on Sale

As we lead up to our St Mary MacKillop's feast day (8th August) we have a 50% off sale in July for our greeting cards. Perhaps create unity with someone and send a bit of love from St Mary.

>> View and send some love…

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Still Rolling Stones

Talented Christian artist Lauren Daigle and crew remind us with music to “rise up” together. Perfect to listen, contemplate, and reflect how we can rise up, eradicate shame, give courage and stand in solidarity for justice together.

>> Listen, watch and rise up…

Food For Thought

“Work on with constancy and courage.
~ Mary MacKillop 1866​

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“We don't need lukewarm folk.
We don't need summer soldiers.
We need all-seasons love warriors.”

~ Professor Cornel West

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“And what does God require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness,
    and to walk humbly with your God?

~ Micah 6:8​

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Jane Maisey rsj