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

There is no other commandment greater than these

Just a few thoughts

·        "If we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us, what can we do for those who come after us today for their tomorrow?" – Anon

·        "We have two ears and one tongue so that we would listen more and talk less." – Diogenes

·        We pray for those who are warm in their loving,   that they may continue to bring hope, peace and kindness to others

Reflections

ü Holistic

ü The Call to Worship God and Love Others

ü How we can be spurred to ‘genuine repentance’ – Last Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Pro-life movement needs new approach

Ø Budget gets mixed reviews from Catholic organisations

Musical Reflection

¯ Somebody's Knockin

Stepping away from the noise of life, to find God.

Just a few thoughts

·        "Joy is not in things; it is in us." -- Richard Wagner

·        "The most effective way to do it, is to do it." -- Amelia Earhart

·        We pray that we will be a nation which listens to the voice of God and act with justice and mercy toward all.

Reflections

ü There are always new devils.

ü ‘The finger of God’ gives us life

ü Metanoia – next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø When Bad Things Happen, Is God Accountable?

Ø Pope Francis’ doctor reveals ‘we had to choose’ whether to ‘let him go’ during breathing crisis

Musical Reflection

¯ All Who Hunger Gather Gladly