Jesus wept

Just a few thoughts

·       I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. -- Maya Angelou

·       We pray for those who work in the television industry, that on this World Television Day, they will strive to be professional in what they do, and enrich the community with truth, knowledge, dignity and wholesome entertainment

Reflections

ü Blessed are those who weep

ü House of prayer

ü Viva Cristo Rey – Reflection for next Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Learning to Listen

Musical Reflection

¯  To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King

¯  Shepherd of My Heart

By using what is given to us that we become capable of more.

Just a few thoughts

·       "Don't find fault, find a remedy." -- Henry Ford

·       Universal Children’s Day -Show our strong concern for the children of the Holy Land and Lebanon, Ukraine and Russia, and all places enduring war, for their safety, health, education and faith

·       We pray for all Indigenous peoples engaged in truth-telling about their treatment, that their testimony will open the way to healing, reconciliation and respect.

Reflections

ü It sounds very unjust; it sounds like capitalism at its worst

ü Embracing the gifts we’ve been given

ü Discerning and responding to what God is doing in the world – last Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø The Tower of Babel

Musical Reflection

¯  Alleluia! Sing to Jesus!

¯  Lord I Lift Your Name On High

We are all called

Just a few thoughts

·       "We've got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant. You can't just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it's going to get on by itself. You've got to keep watering it. You've got to really look after it and nurture it." -- John Lennon

·       We pray for all practitioners of conflict resolution, that they will succeed in defusing disputes, whether local or global, and bring the discord to peaceful conclusion.

Reflections

ü Jesus never seems to have been impressed by numbers and percentages.

ü Look, I am standing at the door, knocking

ü God does not abandon us – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Pope Francis' challenge to become a synodal Church

Ø People of Lebanon not forgotten

Musical Reflection

¯  Praise to the Lord

¯  Sing Out, Earth and Skies!

Faith Gives Us Eyes To See

Just a few thoughts

·       "Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean." -- Ryunosuke Satoro

·       May Pope Francis experience comfort and support as that Church remembers the anniversaries of dedications of the Basilica of St Peter at the Vatican and the Basilica of St Paul outside the Walls today.

·       We pray for champions of nature around the world, that they will open our eyes to its many wonders and inspire us to be good stewards of God’s creation

Reflections

ü Sunday homily by Frank Brennan

ü A ‘Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah’ day

The Signs Of The Times

Ø For the dead and those who mourn

Ø Pope urges the Church, governments and organisations to help the poor

Musical Reflection

¯  To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King

¯  At the Name of Jesus

Don’t delay but prepare now

Just a few thoughts

·       "Oh, everyone makes mistakes. Oh, yes they do. Your sister and your brother and your dad and mother too. Big people, small people, matter of fact, all people! Everyone makes mistakes, so why can't you?" -- Big Bird

·       May we all with the poor today, be their advocates when they are silenced, and always regard them as our brothers and sisters.

·       May we never stand in judgement of the poor, but recognise that each person’s story and situation is unique, know to them and to God

·       We pray for the world’s poor, that today’s United Nations observance (International Day for the Eradication of Poverty) will galvanise the international community to share its wealth fairly with those in need

Reflections

ü Australian Women Preach

ü Getting Ready for Getting Ready

The Signs Of The Times

Ø God's Risk … Our Freedom

Musical Reflection

¯  Soon and Very Soon

¯  Worthy is the Lamb

Persistence in our journey of faith

Just a few thoughts

·       "If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything." -- Mark Twain

·       "There are seven days in a week and Someday isn't one of them." -- Anon

·       May God’s justice conquer the greed of people, their appetite for power, and their vanity in seeking honours.

·       We pray for gambling addicts and problem gamblers, that strong action to limit gambling advertising will give them a chance to regain control over their lives

Reflections

ü Jesus prayed a lot

ü Who will bring about God’s justice on the earth?

ü A More Human Life – Next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø The synod’s final document is not a landing strip. It is a launch pad

Ø Lighter Thoughts on a Heavy Subject

Musical Reflection

¯  How Great Thou Art

¯  Lord, Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace

Overlooking what truly matters

Just a few thoughts

·       If the world had more people like you it would be a better place. You do make a difference. -- Catherine Pulsifer

·       May the commandment to love not be seen as a burden, but as the key to our true freedom of spirit and actions of mercy

·       We pray for parents and teachers guiding children through the maze of social media, that they will help them distinguish wisely between what is useful and what is harmful.

Reflections

ü The present is the only road to the future

ü Our journey of hope

ü He is the Sign – Next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø World Day of the Poor – This Sunday

Ø You are not forgotten

Musical Reflection

¯  As We Gather at Your Table

¯  Shepherd Me O God