“I have come to serve and not to be served”

Just a few thoughts

·        Today is the anniversary of the 2001: Sinking of refugee boat SIEV X

·        All God's Beggars

Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, to which Australia is a signatory, states that "Everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution".

Reflection.

ü Australian Women Preach- Sunday reflection

ü Young Plenary Council member:-  Heartfelt plea for an inclusive Church

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Movements can learn from Catholic social teaching: Pope Francis

Ø Catholic Social Teaching – Caritas

Ø Anti-Poverty Week 2021  --  SVDP

Musical Reflection

¯ The Least of These

¯ What You Have Done for Me

¯ The Cry Of The Poor

God is with us and in us

Just a few thoughts

·        We pray for Pope Francis and the bishops of the Church as they begin preparations for the Synod of Bishops in 2023. May the Spirit continue to lead the Church in every country to be a strong witness to the unity of God’s plan for the world.  --  Lord hear us.

·        "The bad news:-time flies. The good news:-you're the pilot."  --  Michael Altshuler

Reflection.

ü Luke, evangelist

ü God is with us and in us, as we proclaim the good news through our lives, in the way we choose integrity and honesty over the path of least resistance, in the way we prioritise others’ needs, in the way we listen and encourage others, in the way we care for the earth and try to minimise our carbon footprint, in the way we respectfully and lovingly speak with other people.  --  from Daily Prayer

ü Daily Reflection from Brisbane

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Plenary reflections #4: Brigid Cooney

Ø The Truth about Truth, Science and God  --  2^nd episode in a new series of podcasts from the Brisbane diocese.

Musical Reflection

¯ Nunc Dimittis

¯ I Have Loved You

¯ For the fruits of his creation

Leading by service

Just a few thoughts

·        Jesus spent his life among us in the service of all. In that spirit let us pray for the needs of the whole human family.

Reflection.

ü Sunday homily by Fr Frank Brennan

ü World Food Day and International Day for the Eradication of Poverty  --  Fr Andrew Hamilton

ü The Greatest Service

The Signs Of The Times

Ø A culture of disarmament begins with ourselves, and with how the world values human beings.  --  Fr Andrew Hamilton

Ø Plenary Reflections #3: John Woods

Musical Reflection

¯ Let Your Mercy Be on Us

¯ What Have We Done for the Poor Ones

¯ Go Make A Difference

Because we are not alone.

Just a few thoughts

·        National Carers Week & World Food Day

·        May the Church in every place, be a community where every member is treated with respect.  --  Lord, hear us.

Reflection.

ü The key is God's love

ü Personal responsibility for Church’s mission - Columbans

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Reflecting on the Plenary Council  --  from the Australian Jesuits

Ø Plenary reflections #1: Fr Tony Percy

Ø Plenary reflections #2: John Warhurst

Musical Reflection

¯ If You Would Have Seats At My Table  --  audio only

¯ All That Is Hidden

¯ No Greater Love

Prayer is nothing else than being on terms of friendship with God.

Just a few thoughts

·        Saint Teresa of Avila

·        May Christians facing great difficulties across the globe, take to heart the word of Jesus: do not be afraid.  --  Lord, hear us.

·        Engaging with Laudato Si’: Caring for Our Common Home

Reflection.

ü The key is God's love  --  from Brisbane

ü Faith not a transactional relationship with God  --  Pope Francis

ü When grace meets violence - Columbans

The Signs Of The Times

Ø What is Catholic Christianity all about?  -  introducing a new series of podcasts from the Brisbane diocese.

Ø Listening to the Spirit at the Plenary Council  --  reflection from the Australian Jesuits

Ø Church must respect other cultures, not impose itself  --  Pope Francis

Musical Reflection

¯ The Kingdom of God

¯ Come and Follow Me

¯ My Soul Is At Rest

What does ‘Christianity’ mean to me?

Just a few thoughts

·        May all people, loving the beauty and complexity of nature, discover there the presence of the one, all loving God, and so worship the Creator.  --  Lord, hear us.

·        "Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing."  --  Theodore Roosevelt

Reflection.

ü Against hypocrisy  --  Reflections from the Brisbane diocese

ü “the wisdom of God”

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Pope Francis opens synod, encouraging church to master the 'art of encounter'  --  Invitation to participate

Ø The Plenary Council: Restoring the Third Rite  --  Eureka Street

Musical Reflection

¯ Come to the Water

¯ Eat This Bread

¯ Glory to Go

Give thanks for what you have

Just a few thoughts

·        Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.  --  Francis of Assisi

·        We pray for a new global ethic, that the wealthy nations of the world will share their resources freely with those burdened by poverty and adversity.  -- Lord, hear us.

Reflection.

ü The sad story of the rich man who failed to give up his wealth for the sake of the Kingdom  --  Reflection on last Sunday’s readings Fr Alban McCoy

ü The feast of St John XXIII – a reflection by Fr Richard Leonard

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Plenary Council: The hardest work is yet to come  --   John Warhurst

Ø Catholic Plenary awakens hope despite women’s fading trust in the hierarchy

Musical Reflection

¯ Lord You Have Come to the Lakeshore

¯ Where Your Treasure Is

¯ All Are Welcome