Monday, March 9, 2026

Anger

Just a few thoughts

  • My mother always told me I wouldn’t amount to anything because I procrastinate. I said, ‘Just wait.’” -- Judy Tenuta

  • May the terrible situation across the Middle East be resolved through wise and just diplomacy so that the suffering will come to end.

  • We pray for those who in these changing times have lost their way in life. May they be blessed with wise and patient companions to guide them home to their hearts

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Sunday, March 8, 2026

God as a source of “living water.

Just a few thoughts

  • If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done. -- Bruce Lee

  • We pray on this International Women’s Day that their dignity will always be respected, receive the justice of health care, shelter and education, and liberation from war and all violence.

  • We pray for a new generation of world leaders. May the Spirit of God raise up men and women who have the power to bring wars to an end and keep the planet safe and healthy.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Seeing beyond death to glory.

Just a few thoughts

  • "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." -- Michael Jordan

  • May the Holy Spirit burn from our hearts any feeling of resentment which we might harbour towards anyone who has hurt or upset us, especially within our families.

  • War is the failure of politics and humanity --Antonio Spadaro SJ

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Friday, March 6, 2026

Violence and greed


 Just a few thoughts

  • Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm -- Publilius Syrus

  • We pray that Christians across the globe, participating in this Annual Ecumenical Day of Prayer on the first Friday of March, will be united in Jesus, and seek peace, justice, and truth for all people.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Indulgence & Indifference

Just a few thoughts

  • "If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present." -- Lao Tzu

  • We pray that Pope Leo’s commitment to the poor will move the Church to make the needs of the poor a priority of service, especially throughout Lent in Australia with the help of Project Compassion.

  • We pray for international leaders and all whose wealth and status gives them unchecked power over others. May they renounce the idol of tyranny and become agents of God’s new world.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Lording it over them

Just a few thoughts

  • "Ever consider what pets must think of us? I mean, here we come back from a grocery store with the most amazing haul — chicken, pork, half a cow. They must think we're the greatest hunters on Earth!" -- Anne Tyler

  • May those who in the Church are fired with a selfish ambition for power, money or honours, heed the call of Pope Leo and seek to be humble in the service of God’s people.

  • We pray for the families of all victims of war in the world so far this year, whether innocent casualties or combatants. May the weight of grief not break their hearts.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Hierarchies of superiority

Just a few thoughts

  • "For what it's worth ... it's never too late, or in my case too early, to be whoever you want to be. There's no time limit. Start whenever you want. You can change or stay the same. There are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people who have a different point of view. I hope you live a life you're proud of, and if you're not, I hope you have the courage to start all over again." -- Benjamin Button

  • May all who are tempted to make a show of their religious practices learn how to be humble in their love of God and of neighbour.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection