November 18. The diocese had organised a pilgrimage to Lourdes for a number of families who had members with disabilities. They had met beforehand to pray together, and all became very excited.  Would they or any of them be healed?  The trip was quite arduous for the families, but it was a most spiritually uplifting experience. “Was anyone healed?”  Bryan asked after they had come back. ”In a way, I can say that not one of us was completely cured from a disability but almost every one of us was healed

Reflect, share, act. Scripture: “Son of David, have mercy on me.”  Jesus asked him, “What do you want?”. “Lord let me receive my sight.” From Luke 18:35-41.  Pope  Francis: If the family, in the light of faith, accepts the presence of persons with special needs, they will be able to recognise and ensure the quality and value of every human life with its proper needs, rights and opportunities. AL 47.  Eco-tip and prayer:  Creator God in this month of commemoration of loss and death comfort us in our pain and strengthen us in our understanding that you never abandon us and care for each of your creatures day by day.