We are all sons and daughters

Just a few thoughts

• "I remind myself every morning: Nothing I say this day will teach me anything. So if I'm going to learn, I must do it by listening." -- Larry King

• When people face a choice to serve God or to serve their own ambitions and desires, may they always choose God, the source of life and goodness.

Reflections

• The qualities of the child

• A vision of spiritual fatherhood

• The Fury of Love – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• We can never say, ‘We knew nothing about that’

• The dust that will outlast the war

Musical Reflection

• Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly

The model for all disciples

Just a few thoughts

• "Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know." -- Pema Chödrön

• We pray for all members of our parish community, that today’s solemn feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary will confirm their faith in God’s promise of heavenly glory.

Reflections

• The sign of hope

• Queen of Heaven

• A Poor and Simple Girl – next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• New Social Justice Statement tackles homelessness and mental health

• The power of discernment

Musical Reflection

• Magnificat

We can never refuse an offer of reconciliation

Just a few thoughts

• "A warm smile is the universal language of kindness." -- William Arthur Ward

• May those who have become hard of heart be touched by Holy Spirit so that they may see life and people differently, finding peace in their relationships.

Reflections

• God always forgives

• That’s what resentment does

• How can we fear God while we’re also told ‘Do not be afraid’? – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Signs of hope in social justice statement

• Is there an ‘upside’ to getting older?

Musical Reflection

• Take My Hand, Precious Lord

The Presence of God

Just a few thoughts

• "I don't run away from a challenge because I am afraid. Instead, I run toward it because the only way to escape fear is to trample it beneath your feet." -- Nadia Comaneci

• May there be constant effort to reconcile people so that they can be a real peace between Israel and the Palestine and between Ukraine and Russia.

Reflections

• Supportive community

• Managing Conflict

• Trust – reflection for last Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• About the church’s teaching on war.

• The Wisdom of Parables

Musical Reflection

• All Who Hunger Gather Gladly

Trust

 

Just a few thoughts

• "Work for a cause, not for applause. Live life to express and not for impress. Don't strive to make your presence noticed, just make your absence felt." -- Author Unknown

• We pray for the work of our schools, that in educating children and youth, they may reach out to those who are struggling financially, intellectually, emotionally or spiritually.

• We pray for anguished parents who have seen their children killed or traumatised by injury, starvation and terror in theatres of war, that they will find the strength to support and comfort one another.

Reflections

• The greatest among you must be your servant.

• A Constant Delight

• Let yourself be tamed – reflection for last Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• Under the microscope

• Grounded in Reality

Musical Reflection

• The Eyes and Hands of Christ

Do a bit of fishing and earn some money to pay the tax

Just a few thoughts

• "From what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life." -- Arthur Ashe

• May all workers in Australia be honest in their tax returns, remembering that Jesus paid his taxes also.

• We pray for the whole human family, that all will make their pilgrim way through life fired by a common spirit of faith and hope.

Reflections

• Civil disobedience is sometimes not only a right, but also a responsibility.


• Sharing in the responsibility to the wider community

• What Does It Take To Be Faithless? – reflection for last Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• A Safe Place to Sleep

• A Wise Rabbi

Musical Reflection

• The Supper Of The Lord

The poverty of the rich man.

Just a few thoughts

• ‘Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy’! – Thomas Meron

• We pray for all whose loving service and steadfast faith bear witness to God’s reign, that their example will inspire us to live with gratitude and generosity.

• May the growing intensity of the war between Ukraine and Russia, the oppression of the people of Palestine and the plight of the Israeli hostages and the thousands of prisoners of war, come to an end so that peace and human dignity prevail.

Reflections

• Sacred Anticipation

• Two Minute Homily

• Homily by Frank Brennan
  

The Signs Of The Times

• Preparations underway for Adelaide Diocesan Synod

• A Way of Life

Musical Reflection

• Where Your Treasure Is