Saturday, July 31, 2021

St Ignatius Loyola

Just a few thoughts

·        Some quotes from St Ignatius”
"Love is shown more in deeds than in words."
"Teach us to give and not to count the cost."
"I wish not merely to be called Christian, but also to be Christian."
"If our church is not marked by caring for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, we are guilty of heresy."

·        There are 15 days remaining for parishioners to express their views on the question:- What do you think are the most important things to discuss at the Diocesan Assembly?

Reflection.

ü About Saint Ignatius of Loyola

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Why we need to think communally in lockdown  --  Eureka Street

Ø Masks, vaccines and rights in the land of freedom and liberty  --  A very pointed article from USA, but just as relevant in Australia, by Sr Joan Chittister

Musical Reflection

¯ Act Justly

¯ The Sound of Silence - a cappella

¯ Peace, Peace!

Bits & Pieces

v 1984 - Ocean Boulevard

Friday, July 30, 2021

Because of their lack of belief ………….

Just a few thoughts

·        For all competitors in the Olympic Games, that their striving for excellence will inspire many to new heights of human achievement.  --  Let us pray to the Lord.

·        International Day of Friendship
"Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind."  --  -- Henry James

Reflection.

ü Jesus can only help those who are ready to be helped, those who are open to him. How open am I?

ü Can We Prove That God Exists?  --  Fr Ron Rolheiser

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Radicalism mixed with openness: how Desmond Tutu used his gifts to help end Apartheid

Ø Jesus’ Upside-Down World

Musical Reflection

¯ Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation!

¯ Blessed Are The Peacemakers

¯ May it Be

Bits & Pieces

1879 - Mitchell Building, University of Adelaide

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Yes, Lord, I believe.

Just a few thoughts

·        St Martha

·        For all who are struggling with the physical, emotional and financial toll of the COVID pandemic, that they will receive the support they need to recover.  --  Let us pray to the Lord.

Reflection.

ü Reflection with Fr. Michael Kelly

ü An Alternative Way to Live

The Signs Of The Times

Ø To feed the world, start with family farms: Pope

Ø Structural inequality runs deep in Church, theologian warns

Musical Reflection

¯ Be Still My Friends

¯ Healing light

Bits & Pieces

v 1903 - Sir Thomas Elder

v 1890 - Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, one of the greatest of the Post-Impressionists, died in Auvers-sur-Oise, France, two days after shooting himself.

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

The vision of life that Jesus proposes.

Just a few thoughts

·        We pray for a global change of heart, that the human family be united in gratitude for all the gifts of God.

·        “As long as only the office, but not the heart and the spirit, speak in Church official texts, the exodus from the world of faith will continue.”  --  Benedict XVI

·        The Australian Poverty Line is about $450 per week per person, not including housing rent; $600 with rent assistance. Our economic managers are forcing many people to live below this poverty line.

Reflection.

ü Images of the Kingdom

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Both priests and lay faithful are not called to merely maintain the status quo in parishes which is normally represented by an ageing congregation and low attendance numbers. Rather we are called to be bold and invitational, reaching out to the unchurched to facilitate an encounter with Christ.”

Ø The Melbourne Archdiocese has been forced to pay a record $2 million in compensation after originally only offering $27,500 to a survivor of notorious priest Kevin O’Donnell.

Ø Praying for the Church   --  Fr Andrew Hamilton

Musical Reflection

¯ All That I Am All That I Do

¯ Healing Light

Bits & Pieces

v 1888 - Women’s Suffrage League

v Putting a Stop to Food Waste

v 1741 – Death of Vivaldi -.Winter

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Let anyone with ears listen!

Just a few thoughts

·        That the generations in our families will learn from each other, with the wisdom of elders, the dreams of the young, the commitment of parents, and the generosity of single adults, interacting to create respect, compassion and peace.  --  Lord, hear us.

·        Don’t just count your years, make your years count.  --  ~Ernest Meyers

·        Who Listens?

Reflection.

ü Parable of the Seeds

ü Sunday Homily - Overcoming fear and acting with vulnerable trust  --  Bishop Vincent Long, Sydney

ü Want to lead? Learn to serve

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Seniors are to be valued, not discarded: Pope

Ø Catholic Men’s Gathering prepares for launch

Musical Reflection

¯ Christ Be Our Light

¯ In This Together

Bits & Pieces

·        1836 - ‘Governor Wallen’

Monday, July 26, 2021

The kingdom of God is among you

Just a few thoughts

·        How scary it is that so many self-centred people are protesting about lockdowns. The Common Good does not seem to mean anything to them.

·        We pray for those who risk their lives defending the human rights of minorities. May their brave advocacy sow seeds of justice and peace.  --  Lord, hear us

Reflection.

ü Sunday Homily  --  Fr Frank Brennan

ü Unreasonable expectations  --  Sunday Homily from USA

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Feed the Hungry  --  Fr Ron Rolheiser

Ø The Perspective of Justice

Musical Reflection

¯ Gather Your People O Lord

¯ Dies Irae

Bits & Pieces

v 1905 - Tom Price

Sunday, July 25, 2021

God acts through us.

Just a few thoughts

·        Church is closed

·        We pray for grandparents and the elderly. May this World Day of Prayer for them highlight the gift they are to families and the whole community.  --  Lord, hear us

·        What do you think God is more likely to do, miraculously drop food where there is starvation or inspire people to help their neighbours solve their problems?

·        Why is Pope Francis celebrating a day for grandparents and the elderly?

Reflection.

ü They have twelve baskets of bread left over

ü They ate and had some over

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Pope’s ruling puts Latin Mass ‘in holding pattern’  --  CathNews

Ø Mutual Indwelling  --  Fr Richard Rohr

Musical Reflection

¯ All Creatures of Our God and King

¯ Be still for the presence of the Lord

Bits & Pieces

v 1840 - The Maria Massacre

Saturday, July 24, 2021

Am I a weed or am I wheat?

Just a few thoughts

·        FROM OUR PARISH BULLETIN:-
During the current Statewide Shutdown, Churches are CLOSED.
When we are advised of lifting of the Current Restrictions, the Website will be updated with the Updated Restrictions relating to Places of Worship.

·        Rainy days! Here is a religious song to suit

Reflection.

ü Let God be the judge

ü The sinner of today may be the saint of tomorrow.

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Catholic groups gather for national online consultation  --  CathNews

Ø The complexity of epidemics  --  Fr Andrew Hamilton

Ø PNG Bishops call for freedom for Manus and Nauru detainees

Musical Reflection

¯ In the Breaking of the Bread

¯ You Have Been Baptized In Christ

Bits & Pieces

v 1980 - Kingston House

v World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly

Friday, July 23, 2021

The one who hears the word and understands it

Just a few thoughts

·        We pray for those who risk their lives defending the human rights of minorities. May their brave advocacy sow seeds of justice and peace.  --  Lord, hear us

·        It's a little embarrassing that after 45 years of research and study, the best advice I can give people is to be a little kinder to each other.  --  Aldous Huxley

·        Well we completed a 4 hour excursion this morning to get Covid tested.

Reflection.

ü These are the moments to live for.

ü Reflection with Fr. Michael Kelly

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Paul: A New Creation  --  Fr Richard Rohr

Ø Charities seek UN intervention against ban on advocacy  --  CathNews

Ø Government urged to increase welfare support  --  CathNews

Musical Reflection

¯ Credo

¯ Do This in Memory of Me

Bits & Pieces

v 1954 - Port Augusta Power Station

Thursday, July 22, 2021

I have seen the Lord!

Just a few thoughts

·        Saint Mary Magdalene

·        We pray for church communities in every land. May they be alive in the Spirit and united in love and hope and faith.  --  Lord, hear us

·        How strange is the lot of us mortals? Each of us is here for a brief sojourn; for what purpose he knows not, though he senses it. But without deeper reflection one knows from daily life that one exists for other people.  --  Albert Einstein

Reflection.

ü Reflection with Fr. Michael Kelly

ü The feast of St Mary Magdalene  --  Fr Richard Leonard

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Now here is a random read!

Ø Catholic religious urge Government to reform policies  --  CathNews

Musical Reflection

¯ Introit

¯ Kyrie Eleison

Bits & Pieces

v 1959 - Women Parliamentarians

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Listening and hearing are not the same.

Just a few thoughts

·        We had to go and get tested for Covid immediately! After queueing for 5:35 hours we were notified at 2:10pm to go home and try again another day because Hampstead testing station could not take any more customers even though they were closing at 7:00pm apparently. After 18 months of Covid one would have thought that the system was fully prepared for outbreaks.

·        Keep safe during this lockdown. Check your family and friends-RUOK

·        Only 11% of eligible Australians have been fully vaccinated so far. That number should be 80%-90% to keep the community safe.

·        We pray for nearby peoples facing widespread COVID-19, especially Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Fiji. May they gain access to the resources and support they need.  --  Lord, hear us

Reflection.

ü The word of God is sown in the heart like a seed

ü A sower went out to sow

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Paul: A New Creation  --  Fr Richard Rohr

Ø Change The Conversation  --  Fr Paschal Kearney

Musical Reflection

¯ filii et filiæ

¯ Miserere mei, Deus - Allegri

Bits & Pieces

v 1838 ….The first baptism at Holy Trinity North Terrace

v 1969 - Apollo 11: Neil Armstrong becomes the first person to step on the Moon at 2:56:15 AM

v 1948 – Birthday of Cat Stevens

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Discipleship - total commitment through Jesus to the Father

Just a few thoughts

·        Have you checked the latest list of Covid hotspots?

·        For the volunteers who staff soup kitchens and food banks in local communities, that their service of the needy will be a labour of love.

·        Australian Catholics urged to celebrate grandparents, older people next Sunday

Reflection.

ü My mother and my brothers are anyone who does the will of my Father in heaven

 

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Being open to other people’s perspectives  --  Southern Cross

Ø Let's build a post-pandemic church worth going back to  --  From USA

Musical Reflection

¯ A Rightful Place

¯ The Eyes and Hands of Christ

Bits & Pieces

v 1974 - Pichi Richi Railway

v 1969 - Anniversary of the Moon Landing