Silent Saturday -the Church holds its breath

Just a few thoughts

• "Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." -- Desmond Tutu

• We pray for all in need, that the homeless, the fearful, the hungry and the destitute will be transformed in the risen Jesus, as we dedicate ourselves to their care.

Reflections

• Between defeat and hope.

• Resurrection Power

• Rising to New Life– reflection for Easter Vigil

The Signs Of The Times

• We are more than our divisions

• Love more powerful than hatred

Musical Reflection

• Most Holy Night

Good Friday

• Good Friday

• The Stations of the Cross: Pray with us

Self-giving love

Just a few thoughts

• A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. -- John C. Maxwell

• We pray for the Church in every place that faith in Jesus in the Eucharist will sustain, nourish and fill us all with charity.

• We pray for all refugees and asylum seekers in Australia, especially those who have endured many years of painful uncertainty. May their just claims be heard and decided without delay.

Reflections

• Do this in memory of me.

• A model of humble service

• The Meal – reflection for Holy Thursday

The Signs Of The Times

• A Harmful Delusion

• Catholics lag behind as the first woman appointed to lead the Anglican church

Musical Reflection

• The Supper Of The Lord

God’s redeeming grace

Just a few thoughts

• "Some people cannot accept mistakes. Everything has to be perfect from the start. They think others will look down on them if they appear to be flawed. These people are frequently stressed. The happiest and most successful people focus on improvement. They love mistakes and flaws, because they see them as opportunities to grow. Learn from these people. Have lofty goals, but have realistic standards. Don't judge yourself based on the results of your action. See them as feedback, and seek improvement from there." -- Blon Lee

• May we be true disciples and listen to God every day so that we may do what is right and true.

Reflections

• Why suffering? What does it mean?

• "Never despair of God's mercy"

• The Divine Gift – reflection for Holy Thursday

The Signs Of The Times

• Praying for priests

• Wages drop to blame for growth in poverty

Musical Reflection

• So You Must Do

God’s love is always on offer

Just a few thoughts

• A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd. -- Max Lucado

• May those who betray a friend receive the grace to repent, to be forgiven and to be reconciled again.

• We pray for the Australian Catholic community. May Caritas Australia’s Lenten appeal to ‘Unite against Poverty’ stir us to action throughout the year.

Reflections

• There are two betrayers

• Love is not defeated

• The Cross as Revealing the Inner Life of God – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Easter Message

• Tax reform isn’t enough – Australia needs an economic reset

Musical Reflection

• Gather the People

 

An act of pure love

Just a few thoughts

• "You know, all that really matters is that the people you love are happy and healthy. Everything else is just sprinkles on the sundae." -- Paul Walker

• May Christ bless with his peace the suffering people of Holy Land and across the Middle East, in Ukraine and all other places of war and release them from the terror which enfolds them.

• We pray for the members of the Jewish community as they begin observing Passover this week. May their rituals renew them in faith and fellowship.

Reflections

• We hardly begin to understand the mercy of God.

• To give without measuring the cost

• Victory of love over hatred and of life over death – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• On Not Being Stingy with God’s Mercy

• ‘Lay down your weapons’, Pope says on Palm Sunday

Musical Reflection

• Here At This Table

The palm in our hands becomes a quiet symbol of discipleship.

Just a few thoughts

• Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future -- Deepak Chopra

• For people everywhere: may despair and pain be lifted from every heart so that hope is restored to everyone.

• We pray for the United Nations Organisation and for all international bodies entrusted with keeping the world safe. May their authority be respected and used effectively in the cause of peace.

Reflections

• Is there any hope for our world? Look again.

• Two-Minute Homily

• Frank Brennan homily– Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• When refugees are shut out, it's in the name of 'protection'

• What refugees told us about settling in regional Australia

Musical Reflection

• When I survey the Wonderous Cross