And so it is in our own Christian lives.

Just a few thoughts

• No matter what's thrown at you today, smile and remember, tomorrow's always a fresh new start. – Anon

• May we, when life becomes a burden, or are struggling with sickness, grief, relationships and financial difficulties, find consolation and strength in the mercy and love of Jesus.

• We pray for all who live in Jesus’ homeland, that this week’s International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People will keep hope for peaceful co-existence alive.

Reflections

• Time for us to make our decision

• My words will not pass away

• Being Blameless -- next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Waiting in hope

• Priestly leadership is grounded not in status but in service.

Musical Reflection

• Soon And Very Soon

Redemptive hope

Just a few thoughts

• "You can't just turn on creativity like a tap. You have to be in the right mood. What mood is that? Last minute panic." -- Bill Watterson

• We pray for confidence in our own faith, so that we are never frightened of Jesus, nor his judgement upon the world, but always live in hope.

• We pray for the young Catholics of Australia, that this final week of preparation for their national Youth Festival will be full of anticipation and hope.

Reflections

• Jesus invites us to lift up our heads

• Have faith and hope in God’s sovereignty and steadfast mercy

• Preparing for Christ -- next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• From boat people to bridge builders

• We can end poverty – so what is stopping us?

Musical Reflection

• Sing to God New Songs of Worship

Power and privilege cannot, will not, dominate forever.

Just a few thoughts

• "Never look down on anybody unless you're helping them up." -- Jesse Jackson

• We pray for those whose homes and properties which have been destroyed in the natural disasters and wars, that governments and nations will help them rebuild their lives.

• We pray for those who wield power as leaders of nations, that they will use their authority to promote justice, uphold human rights and care for the poor.

Reflections

• Nunc dimittis

• Idols?

• Wake Up and Turn Around -- next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Walking Together Through Advent

• Leading Us Somewhere New

Musical Reflection

• Nunc Dimittis

Living in Christ

Just a few thoughts

• "The best way to persuade people is with your ears — by listening to them." -- Dean Rusk

• International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – May we all think seriously about our attitudes towards women so that our respect for them is made stronger.

• We pray for all ambassadors of peace, especially those working night and day to end brutal bloodshed, that they will halt the killing and open the way to mediation

Reflections

• Live each day to the fullest for ourselves and others.

• The life we are slowly growing into.

• Christ the King – a ‘counterblast’ to secularism -- Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• MP says conscience vote in Parliament would ban gambling ads

• Faith leaders call for debt relief for African countries

Musical Reflection

• My Soul In Stillness Waits

The Holy Spirit speaks to us and through us.

Just a few thoughts

• "The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new." – Socrates

• May every efforts by the United Nations to bring stability and peace to the Palestinian people of Gaza not faulter, and new protection be given to those of the Occupied West Bank.

Reflections

• Jesus seems to have had no private means of any kind.

• Perfect Hope, Perfect Trust

• Building a new kingdom in which the cosmic Christ is its centre -- Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Pope seeks focus on unity of faith

• Work Hard, Rest Well

Musical Reflection

• Let Heaven Rejoice

Christ is king in the kingdom in which we already live

Just a few thoughts

• “Happiness is not determined by what’s happening around you, but rather what’s happening inside you. Most people depend on others to gain happiness, but the truth is, it always comes from within.” -- John Spence

• We pray for every person in every nation of our world, that as the Cop 30 Conference on Climate Change draws to a close, they will work to preserve our common home, created through Jesus, King of all creation.

• We pray for the world-wide people of God, that every community of the baptised will be a shrine of light, freedom, unity and peace

Reflections

• Two-Minute Homily

• God’s mercy is always greater than our weakness

• The reign of a vulnerable God -- Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Privileged Communication Within the Communion of Saints

• UN approval of Gaza ‘Stabilisation Force’ slammed as ‘Denial of Palestinian self-determination’

Musical Reflection

• Though the mountains may fall

Resurrection

Just a few thoughts

• “We can't be afraid of change. You may feel very secure in the pond that you are in, but if you never venture out of it, you will never know that there is such a thing as an ocean, a sea. Holding onto something that is good for you now, may be the very reason why you don't have something better.” -- C. JoyBell C.

• May musicians and singers in our parishes and communities experience the protection of their patron St Cecilia, sing the praise of God, and unite the congregation in harmony.

Reflections

• Children of God

• God of the Living

• Spiritual Revolutions -- next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Cathedrals and churches turn red for persecuted Christians

• What Makes Us Family – Biology or Faith?

Musical Reflection

• Laudate Dominum