The storms of life

Just a few thoughts

·       "Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it's business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you don't love what you're doing and you can't give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short." -- Al Lopez

·       We pray for those who approach God in prayer, that their faith may be strong, their hope secure, and their trust unshakable.

·       We pray for ourselves as beneficiaries of Australia’s blessings, that we will have the freedom to change to ensure those blessings are fairly shared across the whole community

Reflections

ü Lord, save us!

ü You are the God who sees me.

ü Called to be Christians of conscience – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø What if the world’s religions aren’t competing but rather one unfolding truth?

Ø Eucharistic Solidarity

Musical Reflection

¯  Lord Whose Love Through Humble Service

Evangelization is not a matter of convenience, but one of priority.

Just a few thoughts

·       "Sometimes the most radical thing you can do is simply show up." -- Aurora Levins Morales

·       May the Church and our governments never forget their responsibility to alleviate the sufferings of the poor.

·       We pray for world leaders, that they will use the power at their disposal to bring deadly wars to an end and work together for the safety and wellbeing of the whole human family.

Reflections

ü If you want to be free, be free now!

ü Homily by Frank Brennan

ü Making Jesus the model for everything we say and do – each day.

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Church called to embrace full scope of its social mission

Musical Reflection

¯  I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Put Love First

Just a few thoughts

·       "Tell the negativity committee that meets inside your head to sit down and shut up." -- Ann Bradford

·       We pray for Christians holding fast to their faith in places of opposition, threat and violence, that they will draw strength from the power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in them

Reflections

ü The Christ, the Son of the living God

ü Two Minute Homily

The Signs Of The Times

Ø What To Do When There’s Nothing You Can Do

Ø 5 Teacher-Tested AI Tools for Beginners

Musical Reflection

¯  You Are the Christ

Lord, I Am Not Worthy

Just a few thoughts

·       "Tell the negativity committee that meets inside your head to sit down and shut up." -- Ann Bradford

·       May every Christian have that integrity of heart by which all their actions are just and their loving is merciful

·       We pray for all who work in the many different fields of Catholic media, that they will succeed in communicating the good news with creativity and conviction

Reflections

ü There is hope for every one of us!

ü Jesus Amazes You!

ü Peter and the Love the Church is Founded On

The Signs Of The Times

Ø More than 5000 Victorians Walk for Truth

Ø Is strength the only law left?

Musical Reflection

¯  Let There Be Peace On Earth

Christ… coming to find us

 

Just a few thoughts

·       "Effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes." -- Peter Drucker

·       We pray that we may not give up on anyone, but with hearts like Christ’s, seek to forgive, reconcile and respect those who offend us.

·       We pray for Pope Leo and all who serve in the church’s diplomatic corps, that in today’s turbulent world they will be effective agents of peace, reconciliation and human solidarity

Reflections

ü Living out of our head or out of our heart

ü Joyfully rescuing the one that was lost

ü We are a Temple – Next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Full-time work no longer guarantees a decent standard of living

Ø Your life, ministry must be marked by essential virtues, Pope tells bishops

Musical Reflection

¯  The Church of Christ in Every Age

Solid Foundations

Just a few thoughts

·       "The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one." -- Elbert Hubbard

·       "Small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world." -- Howard Zinn

·       We pray for each other that we may love truth and build our parish on the foundation of our shared faith in Jesus Christ.

Reflections

ü Sand is a billion tiny rocks that have no connection with one another.

ü Why we celebrate the Eucharist and how it changes us – Last Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Memorial service honours homeless people who died in past year

Ø The end of deterrence, or the beginning?

Musical Reflection

¯  O Christ, the Great Foundation

Bear Good Fruit

Just a few thoughts

·       "Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" -- Mary Oliver

·       “A bad attitude is like a flat tire. If you don’t change it, you won’t go anywhere.” -- Joyce Meyer

·       May the fruits of the Holy Spirit be abundant in the lives of Christians, so that through them they give witness to Christ.

Reflections

ü Trees don’t tell lies.

ü God makes a covenant with Abram

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Pope urges political leaders to fix wealth gap, promote religious freedom

Ø Inviting Further Conversion

Musical Reflection

¯  Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life