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| 1 August, 2010 |
THE little reflection “The more you give – the more you get” found in these pages today resonates with anyone who has experienced the joy of unselfish giving.
And that’s a lot of us given Australia’s proud tradition of financial generosity.
Even in times of economic restraint Australians are known to dig deep. Only two weeks ago Caritas’ Patricia Burke complimented people for their “outstanding” contribution to the charity’s annual Project Compassion appeal.
“The generosity of the Catholic community in Sydney is just simply outstanding,” she said.
There are many other examples of this expression of compassion, including the initial response to the Mary MacKillop Canonisation Appeal that was launched in The Catholic Weekly in May.
The Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, who are bearing much of the costs associated with the historic canonisation, have been “overwhelmed” by that response.
Every dollar donated means that more people will have the opportunity of joining in the celebration, and that includes the good Sisters themselves.
The second canonisation appeal today explains how more help is still needed to ensure that the October celebrations with all their attendant costs and expenses are met.
The Sisters are hopeful that Australian Catholics will again give what they can. We’re sure they are right.
And, as we read today on Page 3, the joy of giving is often experienced by hearing two small words: “Thank you”.
Helen Hanslow-Vaughan has written an open letter to CW readers who have responded to the plight of little Talaya Close who is preparing right now for delicate and complicated brain surgery that we pray will give her a new lease on life.
Talaya’s story was told in the pages of The Catholic Weekly on July 11. Family and friends have rallied to try to raise up to $100,000 to cover the costs of the operation and rehabilitation.
CW readers immediately responded by giving more than $17,000 towards that goal – thus allowing the operation to proceed.
As Helen writes, “Talaya’s parents are absolutely humbled and I believe in shock by the generosity of so many people, both those who know them and more by all those strangers from around the country and even the globe who gave so freely and generously to help their beautiful daughter.”
Now we all hope and pray for a successful outcome.
Thank you, our generous and compassionate readers.
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