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“ Faith and friendship with God Rosemary, Lucy and Peter share a strong faith. They have spent much time talking about their faith, and supporting each other in difficulties. “I’ve never really been afraid because I know God will make everything ok,” says Rosemary, who now attends Mary MacKillop Catholic Church in Oran Park. Lucy’s friendship with God is also central to her being. The two of them talk about times they almost doubted God. Rosemary recalls being furious with God when her beloved second husband was diagnosed with a terminal illness. His last words to her were, “God brought you to look after me.” “That answered my question ‘Why did this happen?’,” she says. Lucy is thrilled that Rosemary openly discusses her faith in the media. “When Rosemary won the award, I said a prayer to God to the effect ‘I want you (the Holy Spirit) to be seen through this award’,” she says, delighted at how often Rosemary’s faith is reported. Rosemary’s faith has also helped her see the good in people. It has helped her overcome anxiety. “If I see you, I see the positive,” she says. I’ve never really been afraid because I know God will make everything ” ok. Rosemary and Lucy’s friendship tips Rosemary with her friends Lucy and Peter Maguire from the Parish of Baulkham Hills. Image: Diocese of Parramatta. Friendship keeps it real Besides letting you be yourself, true friends keep you grounded, says Rosemary. Her sister has told her that her success mustn’t change her. Rosemary has resolved that even if she becomes Prime Minister, she’ll sneak her friends into Parliament House and continue to share the laughs. The women Rosemary comes across tell her they don’t have friends. That’s why she becomes their friend who doesn’t give up on them. “Friendship gives them hope,” she says. “Once they have a friend who cares, they care about themselves and start to help themselves.” You can find out more on Rosemary’s movie at rosemaryswaythefilm.org. Rosemary is also a director of Kenyan charity hannahcommunity.org. - Go out and meet people from other cultures. Sharing cultures is beautiful. - You don’t know the difference just smiling and saying “hello” may have on someone. - If you’re anxious about relationships, remember you don’t really know what is going on for that other person, so take a risk and reach out. - Making your first friend is the hardest. Once you know you have someone’s trust and friendship it is easier to make other friends. - Volunteer to help others and you’ll soon make friends. - Be a great neighbour by doing nice things such as mowing the lawn for them. - “Leave it with the Lord” if you feel a friendship isn’t working for you right now. - Give. “If you give with one hand, God will give you back 100-fold,” says Rosemary. 15
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