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.
A regeneration of the heart – Ash Wednesday reflection
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?
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.
Law is not the grip of someone’s power over you, but guidance for your mind.
We're all in it together – Sunday reflection
Counting protesters down – how the Adelaide protest against Herzog was reported
Who will prosecute Geoffrey Robertson's peerless plan for peace?
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.
Follow the Rules – Sunday reflection
Just a few thoughts
"Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine." -- Anthony J. D'Angelo
May our Catholic services for the sick, through the network of hospitals, hostels and nursing homes, and parish programs of pastoral care, continue to bring love and hope to those in need.
The Law of Love – next Sunday reflection
Just a few thoughts
If you want to get warm you must stand near the fire: if you want to be wet you must get into the water. If you want joy, power, peace, eternal life, you must get close to, or even into, the thing that has them. -- C.S. Lewis
We pray for parents worried about the health and wellbeing of their children that they may receive the help they need.
We pray for the vast number of earth-dwellers now vulnerable to life-threatening weather. May world leaders do all in their power to cut fossil fuel emissions and halt global warming.
Nothing is Impossible with God – next Sunday reflection
The Signs Of The Times
Just a few thoughts
The only path to serenity
Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill.
Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt.
Chase after money and security and your heart will never unclench.
Care about people’s approval and you will be their prisoner.
Do your work, then step back.
The only path to serenity.
……...Tao Te Ching
We pray for those who are deprived of adequate health care, that governments will not neglect them, but see the needs of such people as a matter of urgent justice.
The Cost of Our Living: Economic and Social Justice for the Common Good
Antisemitism laws, double standards and Australia’s unfinished reckoning
