Sometimes, looking at our lives, we see only the things we lack and forget the talents we possess. Yet God gave them to us because He trusts us and asks us to make the most of the present moment, not yearning for the past, but waiting industriously for His return.

At times due to the pandemic, many people experience the ordeal of not having a job that allows them to live tranquilly. Often they become so desperate that it drives them to the point of losing all hope and the desire to live. Let us #PrayTogether for them.

Praying for Tonga, and Fiji, and Samoa, and all affected by the volcano + tsunami. All of us across Moananuiākea are seeing changes in the ocean and it’s a reminder that our sea of islands remains connected. What happens to one of us affects us all. E ola kākou

It is love that transforms: ordinary things become extraordinary when they are done with love.

Let us #PrayTogether for the people of the islands of Tonga, who were struck in recent days by a volcanic eruption that has caused enormous material damage. We ask the Lord to relieve the suffering of these brothers and sisters.

Seen on my lunch time walk today - great use of a bus shelter!

My mum is not well, tools down for a bit, I’m home with her on country, it’s very quiet reflection time for us ,If there is anything we should do in the middle of this madnesses is protect our Elders. The time will come when we are old and scared, let’s hope you are loved 🖐🏽

"I dance for the dead: the blue and black in the Pacific, a eulogy for Teresia Teaiwa" by the brilliant A/Prof. Ojeya Cruz Banks in Critical Stages AICT/IATC Official journal critical-stages.org/23/i-dance-for…

I wish the great Olympic and Paralympic family a unique experience of human fraternity and peace. May the Games help everyone overcome prejudices and fears and make our communities more welcoming and inclusive.

The basis of moral principles is to have a real concern for the well-being of others and an appreciation of the oneness of humanity. Whether science or religion is constructive or destructive depends on our motivation and whether we are guided by moral principles.

Discover the meaning of life by coming to the aid of those who suffer, understanding their anguish and bringing relief.

The #elderly should be cared for like a treasure of humanity: they are our wisdom, our memory. It is crucial that grandchildren remain close to their grandparents, who are like roots from which they draw the sap of human and spiritual values. Laity Family Life

#TeamFiji I got a cousin who is a self taught Crocheter and is an Engineering student at FNU! She’s taken the step to sell her crochet pieces in order to help support her studies! A retweet to spread the word would be much appreciated. Instagram/FB: @viticrochet

For those who want to follow our Fijiana Drua on their first adventure into Super W, I have started Twitter & Instagram page for them…I will update as regularly as possible! Both under the handle Fijiana Drua

I renew my invitation for everyone to take part on 2 March, Ash Wednesday, in a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in #Ukraine, in order to be near to the suffering Ukrainian people, to be aware that we are all brothers and sisters, and to implore God for an end to the war.

Temptations often appear seemingly in the form of good: the devil uses deception, he arrives “with an angelic face”. If we give in to his flattery, we end up justifying our falsity, masking it with good intentions.

#Webinar alert 🚨 come #talanoa with Professor Konami Helu-Thaman and the #PacMEL team on the myths and gifts of cultural competency from a Pacific lens!

"As an older person with disability, I would like to see more accessible public transportation in Fiji." - Akanisi Latu who shared her challenges as part pf in the Older Persons Consultation organised by PDF & Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺

Event Alert 🙋🏾🚨 How do we make the most of our Pacific knowledge in strategic planning towards the SDGs and Blue Pacific Vision? 🗺 Join us in #talanoa this Wednesday to hear from three experts! Register at tinyurl.com/25abbry3 #PacMEL

Stay humble but know your worth