Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Making us pay attention!

 Just a few thoughts

  • “I like your Christ, I do not like your Christians. Your Christians are so unlike your Christ”. -- Mahatma Gandhi

  • For those who carry the cross of sickness and pain, of war and violence, of homelessness and poverty, that we may stand alongside them in prayer and concern.

  • We pray for all who wield influence through social media platforms, that they will promote a culture of life, love and hope

Reflections

The Signs Of The Times

Musical Reflection

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Does our faith influence the way we live?

Just a few thoughts

  • “Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” -- Nelson Mandela

  • May we make our parishes and ethnic communities across the Archdiocese places where people experience a genuine welcome.

  • We pray for an end to the global arms trade, that nations will invest in resources for life, not the merchandise of death

Reflections

The Signs Of The Times

Musical Reflection

Monday, November 3, 2025

Humility

Just a few thoughts

  • "One word frees us of all the weight and pain in life. That word is Love." – Socrates

  • May there be in our parish a genuine spirit of hospitality in which we warmly welcome new parishioners and visitors.

  • We pray for the human family, that everyone will wonder at the web of life that binds all God’s creatures together.

Reflections

The Signs Of The Times

Musical Reflection

Sunday, November 2, 2025

The quiet holiness that has lived in countless lives

Just a few thoughts

  • "Everybody can be great…because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love." -- Martin Luther King Jr

  • May those who were close to us in their earthly lives rest from their labours, since their good deeds go with them.

  • We pray for church communities around the world, that they will be places where love abounds and life will flourish

Reflections

The Signs Of The Times

Musical Reflection

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Lord, may I learn to live your beatitudes

Just a few thoughts

  • "Talent alone won't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the right time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'" -- Johnny Carson

  • May the Saints who had a passion for justice move people of goodwill to work together for the common good, so as to alleviate poverty, suffering and despair.

Reflections

The Signs Of The Times

Musical Reflection

Friday, October 31, 2025

Getting us back on the road

Just a few thoughts

  • "Deliberately seek opportunities for kindness, sympathy, and patience." -- Evelyn Underhill

  • We pray for the people of our parish community, that a genuine spirit of love may draw people together in respect.

Reflections

The Signs Of The Times

Musical Reflection

Thursday, October 30, 2025

The freedom to choose.

Just a few thoughts

  • "If you always color inside the lines the picture never changes." -- Rick Sutter

  • We pray for the wisdom to discern when people need our help, and the strength to act generously on their behalf.

  • We pray for the organisers of next month’s Australian Catholic Youth Festival, that they will lay the foundation for a joyful and spirit-filled event

Reflections

The Signs Of The Times

Musical Reflection