Stepping Up the Pace: Remember the Loaves and Fishes is the Catholic pre-conference in conjunction with the 2014 International AIDS Conference.
Since the 2012 International AIDS Conference, we have witnessed a decrease in funding for many faith-based care and other community support systems that provide treatment, care, and support for people living with AIDS and HIV and their families. Yet we are continually being asked to “do more with less.”
How do we maintain a balance between focused advocacy for our mission and services and the constant requests of those who seek health, healing, and the full enjoyment of their God-given dignity?
The multiplication of the loaves and fishes is one of the few miracles that is recounted in all four gospels. The disciples are given a seemingly impossible task. They simply do not have the resources to feed this huge crowd of more than 5000 and momentarily are paralyzed. As we gather for AIDS2014, the spirituality of the Loaves and Fishes can be our guide as we strive to “step up the pace”.
Catholic Leadership Centre, Corner Victoria Parade and Hoddle Street, East Melbourne, VIC 3002, Australia.
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For further information please contact preconference2014@caritas.org.au.
http://www.caritas.org/2014/07/pushing-end-hivaids-australasia/
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