Wednesday, January 14, 2026

...........and there he prayed

Just a few thoughts

  • "Getting an idea should be like sitting on a pin; it should make you jump up and do something." -- E.L. Simpson

  • May we follow the example of Jesus and find that sacred space in our lives where we can be alone with God in prayer.

  • We pray for an end to warfare over national borders and natural resources, that all communities may live beside each other in peace.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Opposition and aggression

Just a few thoughts

  • "Remember, there are no real failures in life, only results. There are no true tragedies, only lessons. And there really are no problems, only opportunities waiting to be recognized as solutions by the person of wisdom." -- Robin Sharma

  • May the world believe the truth that good will overcome all evil, for Jesus conquered sin and death through his cross.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Monday, January 12, 2026

Do not sleepwalk through life any longer.

Just a few thoughts

  • "Surround yourself with the dreamers and the doers, the believers and thinkers, but most of all, surround yourself with those who see the greatness within you, even when you don't see it yourself." -- Edmund Lee

  • May the sufferings of the people of Gaza during this winter time, experiencing inadequate shelter and food supply with severe restrictions of aid from charities and the United Nations, be ended through dialogue with those with power to change the situation.

  • We pray for those entrusted with responsibility for national security, that they will be vigilant, astute and committed to act with integrity.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Sunday, January 11, 2026

My beloved Son

Just a few thoughts

  • "Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself." -- Rumi

  • May the grace of baptism in each one of us protect us, enable us to act with justice, and fill our hearts with the merciful love of Jesus.

  • We pray for our parish community, that all members will appreciate the grace of their baptism and live it more fully.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Saturday, January 10, 2026

Christ’s own mission statement

Just a few thoughts

  • "If at first you don't succeed, try doing it the way mom told you to in the beginning." -- Anon

  • We pray on this 79th anniversary of the first General Assembly of the United Nations, that by working together, they may bring an end to war, relieve the sufferings of displaced people, and preserve the cultures of the human family.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Friday, January 9, 2026

Prayer sharpens Awareness

Just a few thoughts

  • Leadership is the art of telling someone else how to win. -- Michael Lopp

  • May those with chronic illnesses or diseases, be given the gift of courage to carry their burden with a spirit of patience and trust.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Abundant love

Just a few thoughts

  • Everything can be taken from a person but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way. -- Viktor Frankl

  • May we all be totally committed to loving God and the whole human race.

  • We pray for our parish community, that all members will appreciate the grace of their baptism and live it more fully

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection