Saturday, November 7, 2026

Putting money at the service of love.

Just a few thoughts

  • They have the most who are most content with the least. – Diogenes

  • On this Prison Sunday, may wisdom be given to governments and prison authorities, so that all entrusted to their care are treated with respect, and prisoners themselves may grow in peace, with support for their mental health.

  • We pray for young people trying to find their way in life, that they will be blessed with wise and helpful guides.

Reflections

The Signs Of The Times

Musical Reflection

Friday, November 6, 2026

Putting our gifts to work

Just a few thoughts

  • You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. -- John Bunyan

  • May those who have difficulty with the Christian Church or have made food and earthly things their god, receive the help of the Holy Spirit and so encourage them to seek faith, hope and charity.

Reflections

The Signs Of The Times

Musical Reflection

Thursday, November 5, 2026

We are never lost.

Just a few thoughts

  • Getting old is like climbing a mountain; you get a little out of breath, but the view is much better! -- Ingrid Bergman

  • We pray that this International Day Against Violence and Bullying at School including Cyberbullying, will help students, teachers and parents to work together to eliminate this scourge of our time.

Reflections

The Signs Of The Times

Musical Reflection

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Art leading to prayer

Just a few thoughts

  • The simple step of a courageous individual is not to take part in the lie. -- Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

  • We pray for those who come under the influence of extreme religious and political fanatics, that they will think for themselves and make decisions which are for the common good.

  • We pray for the few whose wealth and power holds sway in the field of artificial intelligence. May they wield their influence in the spirit of the beatitudes.

Reflections

The Signs Of The Times

Musical Reflection

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

An empty chair

Just a few thoughts

  • As one person I cannot change the world, but I can change the world of one person. -- Paul Shane Spear

  • We pray that the Eucharist will always be the source and summit of the Church’s life

  • We pray for the unsung saints in our midst. May they be blessed for their faithful lives of mercy, justice and peace.

Reflections

The Signs Of The Times

Musical Reflection

Monday, November 2, 2026

How we have lived and loved WILL matter

Just a few thoughts

  • People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. -- Maya Angelou

  • We pray that the departed members of our families and from among our friends may rest from their labours, so that their good deeds go with them.

Reflections

The Signs Of The Times

Musical Reflection

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Headlines favour scandal over sanctity

Just a few thoughts

  • The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy. -- Kalu Ndukwe Kalu

  • May the saints who worked for peace and the restoration of justice in the Church and among nations, assist nations to overcome injustice and the violence of war by dialogue, respect and reconciliation.

  • We pray for governments, financiers and media owners, that their decisions about artificial intelligence will be fully informed by Pope’s Leo’s encyclical Magnificent Humanity.

Reflections

The Signs Of The Times

Musical Reflection