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When you can’t control what’s happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what’s happening. That’s where your power is! – Anon
We pray for political stability in many countries which are experiencing unrest through violent protests, corruption in leadership, and oppression of the people.
Reflections
Frank Brennan’s Homily -- reflection for This Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection
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Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change. -- Bob Kerrey
United Nations Day -We pray that the Organization will advance the cause of world peace, enhance its work in health care, watch over refugees, protect the environment and the preserve cultural sites, languages and traditions.
We pray for Australia’s children. May this year’s National Children’s Week highlight their right to use their own language, celebrate their culture and practise their religion.
Reflections
Look What Love Is Doing -- reflection for Next Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection
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I am the eternal optimist. No matter how rough it gets, there's always light somewhere. The rest of the sky may be cloudy, but that little bit of blue draws me on. -- Paul McCartney
May the faith we share in Christ draw people of all nations and cultures into unity, released from the tyranny of wars.
Reflections
Expand Your Neighborhood -- reflection for Next Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection
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Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life. -- James Cromwell
We pray for the gift of peace so that every division caused by hatred, greed and the thirst for power, will be healed.
Reflections
Upon These Two -- reflection for Next Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
Snippet –Go about our lives knowing that we are the ones responsible for ending the senseless hate, click-baiting gotcha moments, point-scoring put-downs, and mindless character assassination.
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Inflation is when you pay fifteen dollars for the ten-dollar haircut you used to get for five dollars when you had hair. -- Sam Ewing
May each one of us be prepared to meet Jesus, the Son of Man, when he comes to us in death, and gently surrender our being to his love and glory.
Reflections
Jesus and the truth behind a trick question on Caesar. -- reflection for Last Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
Snippet – I am disgusted by the extreme, sensationalising, polarising language used by the Advertiser regarding the attack on Helen Haines. She would never use language like that.
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I never lose. I either win or learn. -- Nelson Mandela
May those who are burdened with fear, anxiety and depression find, through the prayer of the Church and the kindness of people, a way to regain hope.
We pray for all who are struggling to cope with the cost of living. May all sectors of society join forces to work for a fair and inclusive economy.
Reflections
What is your ultimate commitment? -- reflection for Last Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
Snippet – What are the root causes of anti-social behaviour?
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The miracle is this: The more we share the more we have. -- Leonard Nimoy
May the rich realize that they have a responsibility, through justice, to come to the aid of the poor.
We pray for the leaders of states where the death penalty still stands. May they move to abolish it without delay.
Reflections
Called to be an alternative society under God’s rule -- reflection for Next Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
Snippet – The Gospel guides us in our call to be the social conscience in the time of unbridled, questionable progress.
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