Just a few thoughts
A diamond is a chunk of coal that made good under pressure.
We pray on this International Day of the Seafarers, for those who have been trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, and those whose living conditions are unsafe at sea, that efforts will be made to ensure better conditions for them.
Reflections
It is very hard to put ourselves fully behind everything we say.
Love Is the Foundation of Hope --reflection for last Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection
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Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected. -- Steve Jobs
We pray for every child conceived, that surrounded by love, their right to life and to safety will be respected by all.
We pray for pastoral workers and volunteers ministering to those in gaol. May they help prisoners gain the beliefs and skills they need for a new future.
Reflections
Trust in God’s providence makes the virtue of courage possible --reflection for last Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
Vatican rejects German bishops’ request for lay homilies at Mass
Memorial service honours homeless who died on nation’s streets
Musical Reflection
Just a few thoughts
Success is not permanent. The same is true of failure.
May every religion and faith may help their followers to live with integrity, so that compassion and kindness prevail over all prejudice and intolerance.
We pray for all whose lives kindle hope in those around them. May their bright spirit dispel discontent and division
Reflections
Standing up for God's plan --reflection for this Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection
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Anytime I feel lost, I pull out a map and stare. I stare until I have reminded myself that life is a giant adventure, so much to do, to see.” -- Angelina Jolie
May we look with honesty into our own hearts and conduct of life, and where we need to reform, do so in the grace of Christ.
We pray for all who are falsely accused and unjustly convicted, that their claim of innocence will be upheld and their freedom regained.
Reflections
Taking Life Seriously --reflection for this Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
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All things are what you make them
We pray that the final session of our Diocesan Synod next Saturday will gather together the hopes of our people, and through the Holy Spirit set the Archdiocese into the future with confidence and charity.
Reflections
Frank Brennan’s Homily -reflection for this Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
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Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. -- Robert Louis Stevenson
May this World Refugee Day, with its theme, Until Everyone is Safe, remind the nations of the world of their responsibility towards the millions of people who have become refugees because of war, conflict, poverty and hunger.
We pray for the homeless and all who live in insecure and sub-standard accommodation, that the whole community will work to provide them with shelter from the winter cold.
Reflections
One in Christ -reflection for Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
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If you think education is expensive – try ignorance!
May our heart be centred upon the true treasure of God’s love, justice and mercy
We pray for the million refugees who have come to Australia since World War II, that each one’s story will be heard, welcomed and allowed to enrich us.
Reflections
As nations continue to vie for power and control by violence
Cast Out Fear -reflection for next Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
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