Authorities sought not only to remove Jesus but to publicly disgrace Him

Just a few thoughts

·        "May love and laughter light your days and warm your heart and home. May good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may roam. May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures. May all life's passing seasons bring the best to you and yours!" -- Old Irish Blessing

·        We pray that the Church may be bold in proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus and the mercy of the Father, so that people can rejoice in God’s love and not live in fear of judgement.

·        We pray for health workers of every kind, that in this Jubilee Year of Hope they will help the sick stay strong and steadfast in spirit.

Reflections

ü The identity of Jesus

ü Can we follow Jesus’ example of love and humility?

ü A Certain Solidarity – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø The St Vincent de Paul Society Federal Election Statement 2025 -- Justice and Compassion.
Our focus must be - Which candidate in my electorate is committed to strive for Justice and Compassion.

Musical Reflection

¯ Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly

Jesus confronts their unbelief.

Just a few thoughts

·        "Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes." -- Mahatma Gandhi

·        We pray for the people of Palestine and Israel, Ukraine and Russia, that they may be released from the oppressive burden of war, and that hostages and prisoners will be released.

·        We pray for Australia’s Moslem community, that they will complete their devout observance of Ramadan and gladly celebrate together.

Reflections

ü To believe = Be Love

ü Jesus, the voice of God

ü The Essential Key – Next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Measure your life by Christ, not social media

Ø Searching for Jesus in the Afternoon of Christianity

Musical Reflection

Ø God of Justice, Love, and Mercy

Imagine if humanity were in perfect harmony with Christ

Just a few thoughts

·        Weakness is what brings ignorance, cheapness, racism, homophobia, desperation, cruelty, brutality, all these things that will keep a society chained to the ground, one foot nailed to the floor. -- Henry Rollins

·        Imagine if we voted for members of Parliament who committed to Justice and Compassion for all.

·        May we reflect on the gift of eternal life, so that how we live in this present world reflects the gift which awaits us.

Reflections

ü In Jesus, our God is translated into human reality.

ü Obedience that flows out of love

ü Both virtue and forgiveness are given, not earned – Last Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Catholic Social Services urges parties to prioritise common good

Ø Melancholy and the Soul

Musical Reflection

¯ God Of Mercy And Compassion

We have to want to be healed!

Just a few thoughts

·        "Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you." -- Nathaniel Hawthorne

·        May we not be guilty of passing judgement on those who do good, but always rejoice when God works his wonders through others.

·        We pray for the international community, that today’s United Nations Day of Zero Waste will encourage a global commitment to reduce waste and live sustainably.

Reflections

ü The man is immediately cured and walks away.

ü Do you want to be well?

ü Enacting God’s mercy as the framework of our relationships – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Caritas launches appeal after more than 1600 die in Myanmar quake

Ø Catholics have a vital role in shaping our nation’s future.

Musical Reflection

¯ God of Justice - We Must Go

The nearness of death has a way of drawing us into God’s presence

Just a few thoughts

·        "Live authentically. Why would you continue to compromise something that's beautiful to create something that is fake?" –Steve Maraboli

·        May we receive the word of God with faith and know its power to forgive, restore, heal and reconcile.

·        We pray for the human family, that all who have lost their way in life may find and take the path of hope and love again.

Reflections

ü Ego cares about nothing except its own need to feel big

ü Scepticism and critical thinking have their uses

ü Sunday Homily by Frank Brennan

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Bishops set out issues to reflect on before voting

Ø ‘The Wounds Which Disfigure’

Musical Reflection

¯ Dwelling Place

A love that does not measure, compare, or exclude but simply embraces all.

 Just a few thoughts

·        "Being happy doesn't mean everything is perfect. It means you've decided to look beyond the imperfections." – Anon

·        May we open our hearts to the mercy of God so that we can be merciful to others as Jesus has taught us by his word and action.

·        In word and action Jesus constantly announced the good news of God’s boundless mercy. Let us place our wayward world in God’s kindly hands.

Reflections

ü Luke, a gentile, an outsider, shows a special regard for the lost, for outcasts and sinners.

ü “Welcome home, brother”

ü God longs to celebrate our return to Him

The Signs Of The Times

Ø  The Person of Jesus and the Mystery of Christ

Ø  Vinnies welcomes aspects of Budget but ‘a great many people left behind’

Musical Reflection

¯ You Are Near

Getting caught up in our own self-satisfaction

Just a few thoughts

·        "Clarity is the most important thing. I can compare clarity to pruning in gardening. You know, you need to be clear. If you are not clear, nothing is going to happen. You have to be clear. Then you have to be confident about your vision. And after that, you just have to put a lot of work in." -- Diane von Furstenberg

·        May those who are arrogant in their faith come to that humility of heart in which they recognize their need for God’s mercy

Reflections

ü We are at our best when we know our need of God and one another.

ü How to pray and how not to pray

ü Cowering – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Changes to environment law ‘not acceptable’

Ø A reflection on St Oscar Romero

Musical Reflection

¯ Softly and Tenderly