We do not carry our cross alone.

Just a few thoughts

·       "Don't give up. Keep going. There is always a chance that you stumble onto something terrific. I have never heard of anyone stumbling over anything while he was sitting down." -- Ann Landers

·       May we learn the importance of following Jesus,  carrying our own cross with dignity, humility and hope.

·       We pray for an end to all forms of racial, religious or cultural prejudice, that the Australian community will provide a safe space for all to live peacefully together

Reflections

ü There is no such thing as a painless life

ü Letting go of one’s ego

ü Compassionate Love – reflection for next Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

Ø World Care Day 2025

Ø Top cardinal warns ‘arbitrariness’ of Trump actions is ‘dangerous’

Musical Reflection

¯  You Are Near

The Way and the Truth

Just a few thoughts

·       "Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it." -- Charles R. Swindoll

·       "Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other." -- Walter Elliot

·       May today’s United Nation’s World Day of Social Justice make us sensitive to the millions of workers who have become refugees or must find work beyond their own country in order to survive.

·       We pray for conferences of Catholic bishops in countries with autocratic and hostile leaders, that they will speak out with one voice in favour of fundamental human rights

Reflections

ü We should expect the truth to be very uncomfortable

ü Who is Jesus?

ü Who do I say Jesus is for me, for our world today?

ü What is poverty in spirit? Lessons from St Francis

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Living Catholic eNews

Musical Reflection

¯  A Rightful Place

 

Our understanding of Jesus is a gradual process and it never ends.

Just a few thoughts

·       "We need to find the courage to say no to the things and people that are not serving us if we want to rediscover ourselves and live our lives with authenticity." -- Barbara de Angelis

·       May the peoples of all nations learn to respect this planet and God’s creation, so that it will be preserved for future generations.

·       We pray for political leaders, media personnel and social influencers, that they will use their platforms to encourage respectful public debate, not divisive argument.

Reflections

ü Do not return to the village

ü Sight but not insight

ü Living the Beatitudes and witnessing to the globalisation of hope – Last Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø We need an inclusive approach to peace

Musical Reflection

¯  The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor

‘Do you not yet understand?’

Just a few thoughts

·       "It always seems impossible until it's done." -- Nelson Mandela

·       "Friends are those rare people who ask how we are, and then wait to hear the answer." -- Ed Cunningham

·       May we be attentive to the Gospel of Jesus, and, enlightened by the Holy Spirit, seek to understand it’s message.

Reflections

ü He held open the door of hope

ü Bridge building.

ü Who are the blessed? – Last Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø The Significance of Healing

Musical Reflection

¯  Praise The Lord My Soul

Seeking Wisdom

Just a few thoughts

·       "Don't forget to tell yourself positive things daily! You must love yourself internally to glow externally" -- Hannah Bronfman

·       May we reflect upon our own lives, and if there is anger in our hearts, examine it’s source and turn it into an energy for good.

·       We pray for Pope Francis and all teachers of wisdom, that they will inspire many to find their hearts’ true desires and make choices that are life-giving.

Reflections

ü We know the way we have to go.

ü Our task is implementing the Kingdom

ü Frank Brennan’s Sunday Homily

The Signs Of The Times

Ø The Synod and the Australian Church – where to now?

Ø Majority of voters want humane approach to refugees

Musical Reflection

¯  How Can I Keep From Singing

A balanced life

Just a few thoughts

·       "I believe compassion to be one of the few things we can practice that will bring immediate and long-term happiness to our lives." -- Dalai Lama

·       May we find in the beatitudes, both blessings and warnings, so that we can more faithfully follow the way of Jesus.

·       We pray for the staff and volunteers of humanitarian agencies working in places of danger and desperation, that they will provide relief, comfort and safety for those in need.

Reflections

ü Australian Women Preach

ü Our faith calls us to work in every way we can for a world of “justice, love and peace.”

ü Finding a deeper source of strength

The Signs Of The Times

Ø White House ‘war of fear and terror’ on migrants

Ø Our Restless Selves

Musical Reflection

¯  How blessed are you who are poor

We are called to be God’s instruments on earth

 

Just a few thoughts

·       “I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let's face it, friends make life a lot more fun.” -- Charles R. Swindoll

·       May those who work and volunteer in Day Centres and Night Shelters for the homeless, and who go into the streets with food for the hungry, see Christ in those they serve, and be blessed by him.

·       For all who are poor, hungry, grieving or maligned, that Jesus’ promise of divine blessing will keep their hopes for relief alive.

Reflections

ü The Creator God loves all creation

ü Jesus’ compassion in action

ü The Advantage of the Poor – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Releasing Any Need for Perfection

Ø Share of wealth held by Australia’s poorest falls sharply

Musical Reflection

¯  Peace Prayer