Mary MacKillop is a source of inspiration for all Australians. She will be our first canonised saint – someone for all people of all ages and faiths. Her life was a ‘teaching by example’, showing us that we can be successful in anything we do if what we do is in accordance to God’s perfect will.
Hers is also an example to never give up on what we believe to be worthy of undertaking – if we see a need then help out, look out for others & be kind. People will see something special in us because we are living our life as Christians. We begin to shine so as to be a light to others; and preach without preaching but by example (Cardinal Newman)
There is a commercial on TV that uses this line – “from little things big things grow” – think of how a smile from a loved one can brighten your day, then think if you were to smile to everyone you meet how you could be brightening their day…. and so on. Doing good is infectious & it will spread.
Little did either of us dream what was to spring from so small a beginning
Mary MacKillop 1891
Anything is possible if we dare to carry out our dreams with passion and with hearts desiring to love all people through the heart of Jesus.
Don’t do anything from selfish ambition or from a cheap desire to boast, but be humble rowars one another, always considering others better than yourselves. And look out for one another’s interest, not just for your own. The attitude you should have is one that Christ Jesus had….
Philippians 2:1-5
I have the strength to face all conditions by the power that Christ gives me.
Philippians 4:13
Prayer by Cardinal Newamn
Dear Jesus,
Help me to spread your fragrance wherever I go. Flood my soul with your Spirit and life.
Penetrate and possess my whole being so utterly that my life may only be a radiance of yours.
Shine though me and be so in me that every soul I come in contact with may feel your prescence in my soul.
Let them look up and see no longer me, but only Jesus! Stay with me and then I will begin to shine as you shine so to shine as to be a light to others.
The light o Jesus, will be all from you; none of it will be mine. It will be you shining on others through me.
Let me thus praise you in the way which you love best, by shining on those around me.
Let me preach you without preaching, not by words but by example. By the catching force, the sympathetic influence of what I do, the evident fullness of the love my heart bears for you.
Amen
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FOR TODAY… Tuesday 27th April.
I am thinking……. It’s the same cycle each year, each season. I can’t complain about our autumn because it’s been a warm one … it’s the countdaown through winter to spring now …. sigh.
I am praying for…… My son who is now at Uni; our homeschooling friends; healing for my ailments.
I am thankful for…… My very supportive family; my beautiful son; the chance to learn a new job.
From the learning rooms…… Praise the Lord in all circumstances, even if you don’t feel like it. (this is a repeat from the last daybook I wrote but it’s ongoing and it works)
From the kitchen…… Toasted cheese sandwich for lunch (it’s only me at home today) and lovely hot cup of coffee…. the last daybook I wrote mentioned iced coffees, lol.
I am wearing…… black skirt; long sleeved beige/tan fine knitted top & comfy slippers.
I am creating…… a new range of pin cushion designs.
I am going…… possibly nowhere today but if I’m up to it later I’ll visit an op shop.
I am hoping…… I get lots done today.
I am hearing…… the humming of the fridge; the light rain falling; the click of the cutter as our neighbour prunes the Bay Leaf tree.
Around the house…… carpet will get vacummed today; the never ending ironing tower needs to be tackled.
One of my favourite things…… enjoying a well made hot cappuccino & chocolate dessert at a favourite cafe, in the company of a good friend.
A few plans for the rest of the week:…. Finish off some paperwork; attend class on Wed; physio appointment; do a bit more cleaning/tidying around the house; plan a few blog posts.
Here is a picture thought I am sharing…
… my birthday coffee – cafe by the sea.
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On the first anniversary of the Black Saturday bushfires, we solemnly remember the devastation caused by the fires around our State of Victoria.
We remember those who died, families who lost everything, the injured, the firefighters, the volunteers & all those affected. When a disaster like this one rears it’s ugly being it does affect the whole nation. ….. it’s almost unbelievable that something like this could happen.
Ferocious, wild, incomprhensible were some of the the words used to describe this event which is marked down as one of the worst fire in Australia’s history. The State recorded over 400 individual fires; Temperatures reached 45C; 173 live were lost; 414 people injured; 2029 homes were destroyed; the total loss of animal life is unknown…. the list is long.
So many have been profoundly affected, yet in the midst of a disaster something happens to humanity – we become ‘human’. We open our hearts and reach out to those in need. Many will actually forget themselves so that they can give of their time & energy to help all those affected; People will gather together to pray; and many will open their own homes to the needy.
Articles of Interest
The Black Day That Won’t Go Away
How Kindness and Hope Rose from the Ashes of Disaster
Wear a Yellow Ribbon and remember.
Australia Red Cross Bushfire Appeal
Today, we remember & pray for so many – Thank you dear Lord that you will comfort, heal, help, encourage and bless them all.
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Happy Australia Day!
Wherever you are or whatever you’re doing, have a wonderful Australia Day.
Here are some great activities, puzzles & games for children & families to share. Click on the heading you want & print out the activity …. enjoy!
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Wishing you all a very Happy and Prosperous New Year, filled with many blessings from the Lord.
Unfortunately I have been having both computer & blog problems. Both blogs have been hacked into, which had caused them to be blacklisted by Google. My apologies to all my visitors who may have received a warning message while trying to visit. I believe all has been cleared & Google has lifted the warning.
Now I need to tackle the computer – so as soon as these problems are fixed I’ll be back posting on Precious Treasures.
May God Bless you and keep you in His care. May His light shine upon you and may He give you peace.
I miss you all.
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I’ve been negleting this blog for a while – not intentionally though. I’ve been organising a giveaway on my EP Designs blog among other things and have run out of time each day. When homeschooling finished for us I thought I’d have extra time on my hands to do a whole list of things; but it’s just as busy, if not more, than when we were committed to homeschooling.
Now we’re heading towards Christmas at lightning speeds. I hope you all are doing well. I will try to visit you all before Christmas.
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The Will of God will never take you
Where the Grace of God cannot keep you
Where the Arms of God cannot support you
Where the Riches of God cannot support your needs
Where the Power of God cannot endow you.
The Will of God will never take you
Where the Spirit of God cannot work through you
Where the Wisdom of God cannot teach you
Where the Army of God cannot protect you
Where the Hands of God cannot mould you.
The Will of God will never take you
Where the Love of God cannot enfold you
Where the Mercies of God cannot sustain you
Where the Peace of God cannot calm your fears
Where the Authority of God cannot overrule you.
The Will of God will never take you
Where the Comfort of God cannot dry your tears
Where the Word of God cannot feed you
Where the Miracles of God cannot be done for you
Where the omnipresence of God cannot find you.
~ Author unknown ~
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FOR TODAY… Monday 9th Nov.
Outside my window…… Bright blue sky, gorgeous sun shining down on us….. summer has started early for Melbourne.
I am thinking……. Although summer is my favourite season, will I survive the heat wave this week?
I am praying for…… lots of things – guidance for son as he searches to purchase his first car; homeschooling families; healing for my ailments.
I am thankful for…… My Lord – knowing that He is always near and He will answer my prayers in His time.
From the learning rooms…… Praise the Lord in all circumstances, even if you don’t feel like it. (this is a repeat from the last daybook I wrote but it’s ongoing and it works)
From the kitchen…… too hot to be cooking anything – there’s nothing happening at the moment but there will be salads & iced coffees coming out of there during the day.
I am wearing…… black & white skirt with a swirly pattern; black singlet top & pretty pink floral thongs.
I am creating…… invitations to my first clearance sale.
I am going…… to a doctor’s appointment.
I am hoping…… that all my aches will go away & that Noting new will pop up; that I can exercise self control & begin a healthy eating plan so as to lose weight … and do lots of walking – the easiest & no-cost form of exercising 
I am hearing…… the house creaking a little, lol. It’s funny because at this moment all is quiet – I can’t even hear traffic in the distance – maybe everyone is in hiding from the the heat?.
Around the house…… floor needs sweeping & mopping; bathroom needs a good clean.
One of my favourite things…… sipping a cool drink on a hot day while my feet dangle in cool water while sitting a shady tree
A few plans for the rest of the week:…. Catch up on cleaning around the house – it’s a slow process at the moment but with the Lord’s help I’ll get there; begin setting up for my clearance sale which begins in 2 weeks; swine flu vaccination.
Here is a picture thought I am sharing…
… my little boy is now 18.
If you would like to join in, please visit Peggy, who hosts The Simple Woman’s Daybook, and also check out other Daybook entries.
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There are 100,000+ babies aborted in Australia each year … that’s 100,000+ babies who are killed, torn limb by limb from their mother’s womb, suffering excruciating pain before they die. Then there are those who are born alive after a failed abortion and are left to die in a dish or the garbage bin.
Take a look at the MCG – 100,000 people will fill this sporting ground to capacity - that’s how many Austrlians will never be born to live their life, to love & be loved, to learn, to contribute to our society…….. teachers, doctors, scientists, great sportsmen/women, inventors, social workers, performers, artists, charity workers …… we will never know them …… Australia will never be better off for having killed them..
Where are we heading?
Eliminating legal protection for some, weakens legal protection for everyone.
Peter Kavanagh MLC for Western Victoria.
If life is not respected from conception, how can life be respected at any stage ….. street bashings & violence is only the beginning….. but we can change this.
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Saturday the 10th October was the first anniversary of the Victorian Parliament passing the Abortion Law Reform Act – one of the most extreme abortion laws in the world. It’s a day we probably wouldn’t want to remember but we do because of the lives involved. In remembrance of this day a march was organised by March For The Babies - their goal is to overturn this terrible law and provide full legal protection to our most vulnerable Victorians.
March for the Babies was established with the assistance of representatives from leading pro-life groups throughout Victoria. Our goal is to promote an annual day of remembrance and peaceful witness to affirm the right to life of every unborn child, assist women in crisis pregnancies and allow freedom of conscience for healthcare workers opposed to abortion
The march progressed peacefully from the Ftizroy Gardens along Flinders, Exhibition & Bourke streets towards Parliament House. Did you hear about it in the media? No? The media are not interested in giving air time to this matter nor are the newspapers. A march of this size is ignored …… However, the Pro-Life movement will not go away & pro-life activites will not stop. Eventually the public will learn the truth & the media will not be able to ignore this seriously imprtant issue.
More than 20,000 babies are killed in Victoria each year via abortion. This extreme Abortion Law Reform Act although passed in the State of Victoria does not isolate the remaining States & Territories from being next in line. Politicians are watching closely to see what happens here and how the people of Victoria react to this horrendous law.
Pro-Life movements have sprung up in huge numbers in victoria – I don’t know if having too many groups is a good or effective thing but one thing is for sure – we’re not going to sit quietly and forget about it …. and we won’t let the pro-abortion politicians forget about it either.
Following the Victorian Abortion Law Reform Act, Life Vote was formed to campaign against the defeat pro-abortion MPs at the 2010 State election. Hence the catch-cry Today We March, Tomorrow We Vote.
The numbers will increase as this cause will spread via word-of-mouth and the internet. Please visit the above web sites and offer your support in anyway possible.
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A day of Proverbs -
12:1 Anyone who loves knowledge wants to be told when he is wrong. It is stupid to hate being corrected.
14:1 Homes are made by the wisdom of women, but are destroyed by foolishness.
15:24: Wise people walk the road that leads upward to life, not the road that leads downward to death.
22:6 Teach a child how he should live, and he will remember it all his life.
4:7 Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. Whatever else you get, get insight.
Inspired thought: When we seek the face of Christ, we seek His wisdom.
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