Courage rooted in moral clarity and compassion

Just a few thoughts

• "Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life." -- James Cromwell

• May every Christian treasure their share in the life of Jesus, and live it in the service of others, especially for the poor and suffering people of the world.

• We pray for young people discerning career options for their future, that they will find opportunities for work or study that is personally fulfilling and of social benefit.

Reflections

• It is the heart that closes the mind

• Banality of Evil
  
  

• It is love and love alone that creates, unites, atones, and re-creates– Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• An Intimate Origin Story

• A saint is someone who reminds you of Jesus

Musical Reflection

• One Body In Christ

Courage and unwavering faith

Just a few thoughts

• Consistency is the true foundation of trust. Either keep your promises or do not make them. -- Roy T. Bennett

• May we value the courage and leadership seen in youth and young adults and rejoice in the leadership which they give in the Church and in society.

• We pray for all who live in this blest land, that we will pledge ourselves to overcome all forms of racism, discrimination and vilification in our hearts and across the nation.

Reflections

• The Law is for human beings, not human beings for the Law.

• The challenge of Jesus’ message
  
  

• God’s choice to be on our side – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Oxfam calls for wealth tax as inequality deepens

• Ordinary Time

Musical Reflection

• Christians Let Us Love One Another

A community united not by duty but by love.

Just a few thoughts

• "Before deciding to retire, stay home for a week and watch the daytime TV shows." -- Bill Copeland

• May refugees from the violence in Ukraine, Palestine, Sudan, Syria, Iran and Myanmar, soon be able to return home and rebuild their lives in peace.

• We pray for the world in all its present turmoil, that warring leaders will renounce aggression, hate, vengeance and personal ambition and choose to campaign for the good of all.

Reflections

• The Way of Jesus is quite different.

• When it comes to facing changes…….
  
  

• Taking away the sin of the world – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• A Brilliant Start

Musical Reflection

• The Summons

Communion is not just for us, it is fuel for the world.

Just a few thoughts

• Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things. -- Peter Drucker

• We pray for the work of the United Nations, celebrating its 80th anniversary of its First General Assembly that it will be dedicated to peace, care for refugees, save children in crisis, respond to natural disasters, and protect the world’s cultural, historical and natural heritage.

• We pray for all Christian churches, that together they will bear joyful witness to Jesus, Son of God and Servant of all

Reflections

• Two Minute Homily

• He takes away the sins of the world
  
  

• The Sin of the World – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• A Thirst for the Good News

• Abdel-Fattah is today more widely read, discussed, and defended than before. Her work has reached audiences who may never previously have encountered it.

Musical Reflection

• In Christ there is no east or west

 

Inner strength against temptation.

Just a few thoughts

• "Become slower in your journey through life. Practice yoga and meditation if you suffer from 'hurry sickness.' Become more introspective by visiting quiet places such as churches, museums, mountains and lakes. Give yourself permission to read at least one novel a month for pleasure." -- Wayne Dyer

• We pray that those who have been called to leadership among the nations of the world may understand that their authority comes from God and must be exercised in a way worthy of God’s justice and mercy.

Reflections

• Friends from every quarter.

• Disciples on a journey

• The Sin of the World – next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Revelation and Transformation

• Antisemitism is not the same as criticising a government’s policies.

Musical Reflection

• Siyahamba

A community of love

Just a few thoughts

• Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another. -- John Maxwell

• We pray for a spirit of wonder and awe every time we see God at work in people’s lives.

Reflections

• We have been weakened by excessive use of the mind and imagination, without action.

• Healing begins when we truly see one another
  
  

• Behold, the Lamb! – next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Revelation Calls Us to Act
  
  

• Shaping the future --Dialogue Week in Adelaide Diocese

Musical Reflection

• Lift Up Your Hearts

Of course he wants to heal

Just a few thoughts

• The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. -- William Arthur Ward

• We pray for those who have experienced defeat in some endeavour: may they see life as much richer and more hopeful than in terms of winning and losing.

• The job of journalists is to report the truth. Simply giving space to various viewpoints doesn’t cut it as a journalist. A professional journalist must test these various narratives against the truth.

Reflections

• Leprosy

• Learning to feel compassion
  
  

• We are made to delight in the goodness of all God’s creation – Last Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Igbo Catholic Community

• Finding Good News in the Bible

Musical Reflection

• O God Send Out Your Spirit