God’s redeeming grace

Just a few thoughts

• "Some people cannot accept mistakes. Everything has to be perfect from the start. They think others will look down on them if they appear to be flawed. These people are frequently stressed. The happiest and most successful people focus on improvement. They love mistakes and flaws, because they see them as opportunities to grow. Learn from these people. Have lofty goals, but have realistic standards. Don't judge yourself based on the results of your action. See them as feedback, and seek improvement from there." -- Blon Lee

• May we be true disciples and listen to God every day so that we may do what is right and true.

Reflections

• Why suffering? What does it mean?

• "Never despair of God's mercy"

• The Divine Gift – reflection for Holy Thursday

The Signs Of The Times

• Praying for priests

• Wages drop to blame for growth in poverty

Musical Reflection

• So You Must Do

God’s love is always on offer

Just a few thoughts

• A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd. -- Max Lucado

• May those who betray a friend receive the grace to repent, to be forgiven and to be reconciled again.

• We pray for the Australian Catholic community. May Caritas Australia’s Lenten appeal to ‘Unite against Poverty’ stir us to action throughout the year.

Reflections

• There are two betrayers

• Love is not defeated

• The Cross as Revealing the Inner Life of God – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Easter Message

• Tax reform isn’t enough – Australia needs an economic reset

Musical Reflection

• Gather the People

 

An act of pure love

Just a few thoughts

• "You know, all that really matters is that the people you love are happy and healthy. Everything else is just sprinkles on the sundae." -- Paul Walker

• May Christ bless with his peace the suffering people of Holy Land and across the Middle East, in Ukraine and all other places of war and release them from the terror which enfolds them.

• We pray for the members of the Jewish community as they begin observing Passover this week. May their rituals renew them in faith and fellowship.

Reflections

• We hardly begin to understand the mercy of God.

• To give without measuring the cost

• Victory of love over hatred and of life over death – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• On Not Being Stingy with God’s Mercy

• ‘Lay down your weapons’, Pope says on Palm Sunday

Musical Reflection

• Here At This Table

The palm in our hands becomes a quiet symbol of discipleship.

Just a few thoughts

• Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future -- Deepak Chopra

• For people everywhere: may despair and pain be lifted from every heart so that hope is restored to everyone.

• We pray for the United Nations Organisation and for all international bodies entrusted with keeping the world safe. May their authority be respected and used effectively in the cause of peace.

Reflections

• Is there any hope for our world? Look again.

• Two-Minute Homily

• Frank Brennan homily– Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• When refugees are shut out, it's in the name of 'protection'

• What refugees told us about settling in regional Australia

Musical Reflection

• When I survey the Wonderous Cross

The Life-Giver is put to death.

Just a few thoughts

• "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." - Aesop

• We pray for all who face great sufferings across the world through war, terrorism, religious persecution, natural disasters and accidents, that they will be in our prayer throughout this day.

Reflections

• The things that happened to Jesus are things that also will happen to us

• Scattering is never the work of God

• Contrasts– next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• The Journey of Lent is one of solidarity, walking together -- Josephites

• Gatherings for Stations of the Cross

Musical Reflection

• Stay With Me

Made in the image of God

Just a few thoughts

• "Sometimes life touches one person with a bouquet and another with a thorn bush, but the first may find a wasp in the flowers, and the second may discover roses among the thorns." --Billy Graham

• We pray for those who, like Jesus, suffer hatred and persecution for their faith, that our prayer may win them the grace of courage and fidelity.

Reflections

• The Christian message

• One of the signs of a true prophet

• The King on a Donkey– next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• State leaders get set to beat the big chill

• Bishops call for 5 per cent rise in national minimum wage

Musical Reflection

• Strong and Constant

Religious pride

Just a few thoughts

• "Don't let yesterday use up too much of today." -- Will Rogers

• We pray for those who live in rented accommodation and face rising rents or lack of housing security, and for those who are homeless, that governments and communities will work to relieve their situations.

• We pray for single parents. With the support of family, friends and the community, may they be enabled to cherish and care for their children.

Reflections

• Jesus hid himself and went out of the temple…

• ‘I am’

• The Power and the Glory – next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Extravagant hospitality

• The Church says men and women are equal

Musical Reflection

• When I Survey The Wondrous Cross