We're being reminded to take some time out this Easter to remember and support those who are worse off than ourselves.
Australians have been hit hard already this year by the ongoing drought, climbing interest rates and sky-rocketing petrol prices.
In his annual Easter message Cardinal George Pell says there's good and bad news ahead.
“The drought isn’t over throughout all NSW, although Sydney’s done well.”
“The southern Australian states badly need rain.”
“Our economy continues to be strong, but interest rates appear to be increasing mortgage pressures – the poor continue to be squeezed and the USA economy is in convulsions.”