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.
God is Better – next Sunday reflection
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.
Softening the Heart – next Sunday reflection
Seek solutions without weapons – Pope Leo
Australia’s shameless support for the US attack on Iran makes us gullible, duplicitous, or both
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.
Fasting and penance are nothing if they do not lead us to an increase in charity – Sunday reflection
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.
Go forth! – Sunday reflection
Just a few thoughts
"I am old but I am forever young at heart. We are always the same age inside. Know that you are the perfect age. Each year is special and precious, you can only live it once. Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many!" -- Richard Gere
May we all seek that conversion of heart this Lent, through which we face the reality of our sin and experience the forgiveness of Christ.
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
Embracing the security of insecurity – Sunday reflection
Just a few thoughts
"Bad news is: You cannot make people like, love, understand, validate, accept or be nice to you. You can't control them either. Good news is: It doesn't matter." – Anon
During this Lent may we rely on the power of God to bring us to holiness for God’s own purpose and grace.
Just a few thoughts
"Listen earnestly to anything your children want to tell you, no matter what. If you don't listen eagerly to the little stuff when they are little, they won't tell you the big stuff when they are big, because to them all of it has always been big stuff." -- Catherine M. Wallace
May those who are collating the contributions of all who participated in the Dialogue Week in preparation for the Diocesan Synod do so prayerfully, accurately and patiently.
May we have in our hearts the power of God’s love so that we ourselves can love, even our enemies.
The Promises of God – next Sunday reflection
