Rejoice with me”

Just a few thoughts

·       “A single leaf working alone provides no shade.” -- Chuck Page

·       We pray for all who carry the name of Christian, that they may have Christ in their hearts to influence every thought, word and deed.

·       We pray for the peoples of Gaza, the West Bank, Israel and Lebanon, that the cycle of killing and destruction will come to a halt and negotiations in good faith for peace begin

Reflections

ü A living, loving incarnation of Christ – Sunday reflection

ü The lost-and-found

ü Jesus will not give up on us.

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Pope Francis: ‘May dialogue replace weapons’

Ø Bread and Wine

Musical Reflection

¯  Holy, Holy, Holy

¯  Centre Of My Life

Following Jesus has to be absolute and unconditional

Just a few thoughts

·       "Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don't fight them. Just find a new way to stand." -- Oprah Winfrey

·       We pray for the increasing number of Christians who are persecuted for their faith across the world, that they will be the focus of our prayer as we observe Red Wednesday, a day when many Churches and public buildings are floodlit in red tonight.

·       We pray for the Catholic bishops of Australia, that at their meeting this week they will resolve to further the implementation of the Plenary Council and the Synod on Synodality

Reflections

ü Not Far from the Kingdom of Heaven – last Sunday reflection

ü Carrying our crosses

ü Being intentional in our living

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Synod calls for a new vision of Church

Ø UNICEF says killing of children in Gaza must stop

Musical Reflection

¯  Ubi caritas

¯  Let Justice Roll Down

Saying yes to His invitation, whatever the cost!

Just a few thoughts

·       "There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are seven million." -- Walt Streightiff

·       May the Eucharist always be the source and summit of the Church’s life.

·       We pray for all who are hungry, thirsty, homeless and needy, that they will be loved as neighbours and not treated as strangers.

Reflections

ü Called to new and higher levels of justice, inclusion, and participation – Sunday reflection

ü “Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death.”

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Nurture our bond with Nature

Ø A Church for All: Synodality and Inclusivity in a Changing World

Musical Reflection

¯  In This Place

¯  Let Justice Roll Like a River

Let each of us gently consider the other as more important than ourselves

Just a few thoughts

·       "Never limit yourself because of others’ limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination" -- Mae Jemison

·       May all Christians grow toward that unity in which we are one in our convictions and love, with a common purpose and common mind.

·       We pray for parents, teachers, and all guides and mentors of the young, that by word and example they will inspire those in their care to live by the wisdom of Jesus

Reflections

ü Sunday Homily—Frank Brennan

ü With All Your Heart – Sunday reflection

ü Altruism -- an action that is done purely for others with absolutely nothing for self.

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Alms and the man

Ø God's Unconditional Love

Musical Reflection

¯  Shepherd Me, O God

¯  A Rightful Place

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with all your strength

                                     

Just a few thoughts

·       "Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall." – Confucius

·       May Pope Francis and our Archbishop Patrick continue to give leadership in the spirit of the recent Synod so that all can walk together in the way of Christ-like love

·       We pray for all who grace the world with lives of selfless love, that their generosity of heart will set many free from the tombs of fear, hate and anger.

Reflections

ü Australian Women Preach

ü There is no real love of God without love of neighbour, and no deep or lasting love of neighbour without love of God

ü The Principal Laws of Social Life

The Signs Of The Times

Ø The Spirit of discernment

Ø A Universal Creed

Musical Reflection

¯  Dear Lord and Father of Mankind

¯  The Love of God

¯  You Shall Love The Lord

All Souls

Just a few thoughts

·       "If we do not plant knowledge when young, it will give us no shade when we are old." -- Lord Chesterfield

·       May the departed members of our parish community who have shared in the Eucharist, now sit at the heavenly banquet.

·       We pray for the unsung saints who care for neighbours and strangers alike with whole-hearted love, that their humble goodness will further the reign of God.

Reflections

ü The Father who judges no one

ü God's Unconditional Love

ü The Unity of Love – reflection for Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

Ø The path to peace

Ø The First Bible

Musical Reflection

¯  Lead Kindly Light

¯  I Know That My Redeemer Lives

¯  What Wondrous Love Is This, O My Soul

Beatitudes - a vision of the saint we are all called to be

Just a few thoughts

·       “Outstanding leaders go out of the way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it’s amazing what they can accomplish.” -- Sam Walton

·       May the Saints who embraced poverty teach us to use wisely the things of earth and to love the things of heaven

·       We pray for a new spirit of fairness and solidarity in Australia, that concerted action can be taken to address the generational inequalities that feed division in the nation

Reflections

ü The Beatitudes are the heart of the whole Gospel.

ü Holiness

ü Who Wants to Live For Ever? – All Saints Day reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Pope Francis: May we be a Church on the move, sharing the joy of the Gospel

Ø The Synod Document is a gift to the People of God

Ø Living Catholic E-News

Musical Reflection

¯  Blest Are They

¯  The Beatitudes

¯  The Kingdom of Heaven