Unity is achieved by love and sacrifice

Just a few thoughts

• “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ To this day, especially in times of disaster, I remember my mother’s words, and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers — so many caring people in this world.” --Mister Rogers

• We pray that on this 35th Anniversary of the massacre of 271 people in Dili, Timor Leste, will bring healing of memory for the people of that nation, and eternal rest for the departed.

• We pray for medical scientists. May their research into difficult diseases bear fruit in effective treatment for the afflicted.

Reflections

• The kingdom of God is among you

• The Kingdom is something we are called to make visible.

• The Talents that Matter-- reflection for Next Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• Work – Hindrance or Grace in our Spiritual Lives?

Musical Reflection

• These Alone are Enough

Poppies growing among soldiers’ graves

Just a few thoughts

• All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seed of today. -- Croft M. Pentz

• Remembrance Day – We commend those who died in WW1 to God, and pray for an end to all wars today,

Reflections

• Recognising the gift Of Life

• Be thankful

• Come forth to meet him.-- reflection for Last Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• Love Remembers: Remembrance Day 2026

Musical Reflection

• Come To Us Creative Spirit

Leo the Great and Attila

Just a few thoughts

• What can be added to the happiness of a person who is in health, out of debt, and has a clear conscience? -- Adam Smith

• We pray for older Australians being assessed for aged care. May decisions about their needs be made by real people, not by impersonal technology alone.

Reflections

• Ha! Just Joking!

• Unworthy servants

• When God Makes You Wait: Don't Lose Hope.-- reflection for Last Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• Bowen tells summit climate change ‘the lived reality for billions’

Musical Reflection

• O God, You search Me and You Know Me

The first official cathedral of Rome

Just a few thoughts

• The real problem of humanity is the following: we have paleolithic emotions; medieval institutions; and god-like technology. -- Edward O. Wilson

• World Day of Prayer for Orphans – may we be one in our concern for children who have been orphaned by today’s wars and natural disasters.

• We pray for the Indian community in Australia as they celebrate Diwali. May their Festival of Light spread hope and confidence across the nation.

Reflections

• A symbol of a believing community,

• Access to God is not dependent on money

• Wisdom that engages with the manifestations of the Spirit.-- reflection for this Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• Royal Commission must confront racism, not just antisemitism

Musical Reflection

• Diverse in Culture, Nation, Race

The quiet habit of doing what is right

Just a few thoughts

• You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore. -- Christopher Columbus

• We pray for those who carry the wisdom of the world’s great faiths. May they show us all the path to true life.

Reflections

• Two Minute Homily

• How easily faith can become lip service

• Frank Brennan’s Homily-- reflection for Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• Put community at the heart of Australia’s AI revolution

Musical Reflection

• Thy Word is a Lamp Unto My Feet

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

• Greed is a bottomless pit

• God and things

• The words of the Popes-- reflection for Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• The Young and the Restless

• The importance of science

Musical Reflection

• The Lord Is My Light

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

• Where do we invest our greatest energy?

• Are we working for what is right?

• Are We There Yet?-- reflection for Next Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• Blessed are the Peace Makers

• Prison Sunday: ‘God does not abandon anyone’

Musical Reflection

• Centre of My Life