The company Jesus Kept

Just a few thoughts

• A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves. -- Lao Tzu

• May all people of every nation and religion may learn to do away with the clenched fist and the wicked word, so that they can feed the hungry and help the oppressed.

• We pray for all whose belief in God has become weak and unsure, that this year’s season of Lent will rekindle their faith and revive their following of Jesus.

Reflections

• But how disconcerting it always is to find Jesus among the bad!

• Transformation

• Jesus Leads the Way – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• They did not make their own beds

• There Is More Than Enough

Musical Reflection

• Just A Closer Walk

Why?

Just a few thoughts

• "We become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams." -- Jimmy Carter

• We pray for a commitment to fasting and penance which brings a holy discipline into our lives so that our hearts are free to love God and our neighbour.

• We pray for world leaders. May this United Nations Day of Social Justice call them to be champions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Reflections

• A path that is difficult, but ends in joy

• We can all benefit from this form of fasting!

• Demons – next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Pope Leo calls for ‘countercultural’ repentance

• Politicians urged to support repatriation of relatives of ISIS fighters

Musical Reflection

• Be With Me

Our Crosses

Just a few thoughts

• "The good news about computers is that they do what you tell them to do. The bad news is that they do what you tell them to do." -- Ted Nelson

• We pray for each other, that during this season of Lent we may follow Jesus with trust and hope.

• We pray for end to domestic violence. May government and community initiatives to defuse this wave of anger and grievance save many lives.

Reflections

• Take up your cross.

• Taking up the cross daily

• Going Away and Coming Back – Ash Wednesday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Abstain from harsh words and rash judgement

• The large story of Lent is of God’s journey with humanity

Musical Reflection

• Led By The Spirit

Life is indeed transient

Just a few thoughts

• The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant. -- Max DePree

• May our fasting and other Lenten penances release us from earthly desires and make us more intent on goodness, justice and mercy.

• We pray for the Australian community. May all sectors of society work together in solidarity to forge a national plan to respond to climate danger.

Reflections

• A time for truth rather than make-up

• Even now

• A regeneration of the heart – Ash Wednesday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Lent urges us to venture from darkness into the light

• Salt, light and the visit of Isaac Herzog

Musical Reflection

• Ashes

 

Understanding what we see and hear

Just a few thoughts

• "Nothing, Everything, Anything, Something: If you have nothing, then you have everything, because you have the freedom to do anything, without the fear of losing something." -- Jarod Kintz

• Lenten Group Discussion booklets were available at church. It’s years ago since we last came together in groups for Lent. What a pity.
  This year’s focus is on the Adelaide Diocesan Synod 2026. All of us are encouraged to listen, learn, discuss the future of our diocesan church. What a pity this focus is not apparent in our parish. Shouldn’t we take the opportunity to participate as a parish?

Reflections

• Are we also without understanding?

• My fidelity to the Gospel
  
  

• Live the call of Christian discipleship – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Ways to encounter Christ

• Uniting against poverty this Lent

Musical Reflection

• In These Days of Lenten Journey

 

The Church is always in need of renewal

Just a few thoughts

• "The truth is of course is that there is no journey. We are arriving and departing all at the same time." -- David Bowie

• Today we join together in the launch of Project Compassion, so that our Lenten charity reaches out to those in poverty and oppression around the world.

• For all who consciously strive to lead a virtuous life, that they will find the wisdom and power of God’s Spirit guiding their hearts.

Reflections

• Law is not the grip of someone’s power over you, but guidance for your mind.

• Two-Minute Homily

• We're all in it together – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Counting protesters down – how the Adelaide protest against Herzog was reported

• Who will prosecute Geoffrey Robertson's peerless plan for peace?

Musical Reflection

• The Glory of These Forty Days

Valentine’s Day

Just a few thoughts

• Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others. -- Jack Welch

• May we minimalise the wastage of food in Australia and develop programs whereby those in need can receive what had been over produced.

Reflections

• Using What You Have on Hand

• Valentine’s Day

• Follow the Rules – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• The Forgiveness of Debts

• Genocide is the story, not antisemitism

Musical Reflection

• Try A Little Kindness