Just a few thoughts
Advice is like snow - the softer it falls, the longer it dwells upon, and the deeper it sinks into the mind. -- Samuel Taylor Coleridge
In our parishes and communities may we find happiness, help one another, be united and love and peace, as the love of God holds us in the grace of Jesus and the friendship of the Spirit.
Reflections
Frank Brennan’s Homily - reflection for this Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection
Just a few thoughts
Doing the right thing when it’s obvious is good management. Doing the right thing when everything is blowing up and everyone is full of rage is good leadership. -- Michael Lopp
May this Week of Prayer for National Reconciliation help all Australians to value the culture, traditions, and spiritual depth of our Indigenous citizens and become a richer nation for it.
Reflections
The “Story” of the Trinity - reflection for next Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection
Just a few thoughts
“To accomplish great things, we must not only act but also dream; not only plan but also believe.” -- Anatole France
We pray for the delegates to the Synod, chosen to pray, reflect and discern, free of all personal ambition, that they will open their hearts to the Holy Spirit and consider the needs of the Archdiocese in all things.
We pray for the unsung volunteers of community service organisations, that their care for others will strengthen the bonds of our common humanity.
Reflections
The God of Revelation - reflection for next Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection
Just a few thoughts
“What's money? A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and goes to bed at night and in between does what he wants to do.” -- Bob Dylan
We pray in this National Reconciliation Week for a better understanding between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australians, so that prejudice and fear may be resolved.
Reflections
Loving Beyond - reflection for next Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection
Just a few thoughts
“Each day you are on the concert stage of life, so you better make it rock!” -- Frank McKinney
May those who are ambitious in the Church – in leadership, in parishes, in religious orders, in organizations - come to model their lives on Jesus who came among us ‘as one who serves.’
We pray for Australians old and new, that this year’s National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week will call everyone together in the spirit of the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
Reflections
God’s “world-mothering air” - reflection for this Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection
Just a few thoughts
“Drag your thoughts away from your troubles... by the ears, by the heels, or any other way you can manage it.” -- Mark Twain
May this day of solemn remembrance of the Apology to the Stolen Generations be held as sacred in the hearts of all, as it marks a dramatic step toward the reconciliation of the nation to our indigenous citizens, who suffered such injustices
Reflections
The Holy Spirit transforms the Church into the force of solidarity - reflection for this Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection
Just a few thoughts
"My motto was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was keep swinging.” -- Hank Aaron
We pray for our nation: our Federal and State Parliaments, the leaders of our Courts, our police forces and military, and public servants, along with all who live in this land, that justice, harmony, peace and mercy will infuse every aspect of people’s lives.
We pray for the world-wide church, that empowered by the Holy Spirit believers everywhere will help renew the face of the earth.
Reflections
The Spirit's earthshaking renewal - reflection for this Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection
