105th World Day of Migrants and Refugees

Sunday 25th August marks World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
This day is not just about migrants but also about ourselves, our fears and our
hopes.

How is God encouraging and inviting us? Who are we becoming?
What kind of society are we preparing for those who come after us?

The following document offers further information about these issues:

https://www.acmro.catholic.org.au/

Fr Frank Brennan SJ has written: ‘Let’s open our hearts individually and
collectively to provide for those who deserve more than the closed door of
our fear and isolation. Let’s always call to mind what it would be like for us if we were on the
other side of the door knocking, or if we were on the other side of the national border
pleading…’