"Pour out upon us the power of your love." LS 246
"For all things speak of you..." Laudato Si 246
"The earth was here before us..." LS 67
“The entire universe speaks of God’s love…” LS 84
“The world is a joyful mystery." Laudato Si 12
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We had a special guest at our morning tea and staff meeting today: Cardinal John Dew! Also our former Archbishop (he's Archbishop Paul's immediate predecessor), Cardinal John shared what it was like taking part in the recent Conclave that elected Pope Leo. He also gave thanks for all the prayers, from millions of people from around the world, for the election of the Pope.

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