We cannot know God unless we know Jesus.

Just a few thoughts

• "Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another." – Plato

• We pray for Archbishop Patrick and for all who will participate in the Diocesan Synod beginning this month, that guided by the Holy Spirit they will work together harmoniously and prayerfully.

• We pray in the midst of so many wars and places of political chaos for all journalists and their co-workers on this World Press Freedom Day, that they will be protected from harm, report the truth, and promote the dignity of all, especially those most vulnerable.

Reflections

• Two-Minute Homily

• Living the ‘way of Jesus’

• Frank Brennan’s Homily- reflection for next Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• Inquiry calls for gun buyback scheme and improved security

• On pressing for freedom

Musical Reflection

• Jesus Christ You Are My Life

God exists fully in our humanity through Jesus

Just a few thoughts

• "You've got to think lucky. If you fall into a mudhole, check your back pocket — you might have caught a fish." -- Darrell Royal

• May we never tire of praying for world peace, and keep a deep concern for people injured, made homeless, deprived of food, water and medical assistance, or loosing hope for their future.

• We pray for the staff and volunteers of food banks and homeless shelters. May their care of the needy help break the cycle of disadvantage.

Reflections

• St Joseph the Worker

• Do not let your hearts be troubled

• Playing It Straight - reflection for next Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• War represents a failure in human relationships

• Give young people a fair go

Musical Reflection

• St. Joseph, Bless Every Worker

Holiness is lived, not spoken

Just a few thoughts

• "What if life is like a Lego set and you can put them together whatever way you want…” -- Pharrell Williams

• May all workers be blessed today on the feast of their patron, St Joseph, so that their rights may be preserved, their conditions kept safe, and their environment made friendly.

• We pray for those who work in difficult and dangerous jobs. May this week’s United Nations Health and Work Safety observance reinforce their workplace rights.

Reflections

• St Joseph the Worker

• Do not let your hearts be troubled

• The risen Jesus is “the way, and the truth, and the life.” - reflection for next Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• A truly dedicated and valued member of his communities

• Most Australians back increase in JobSeeker payments

Musical Reflection

• I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say

Christ would have forgiven him

Just a few thoughts

• "What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality." – Plutarch

• We pray for the grace to see Christ present in the poor and needy of our world, so that we are moved to relieve human suffering and loneliness.

• We pray for all who are driving the advance of artificial intelligence. May they hold fast to ethical principles and only do what is good for humanity

Reflections

• Welcome and service

• I am Your beloved, even in my weakness.

• Truth and Credibility - reflection for next Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• Beauty, Memory, and Grief

• Virtue, not values, defines who we are

Musical Reflection

• Go Into The World

My yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Just a few thoughts

• The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good people to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it. -- Theodore Roosevelt

• May St Catherine be close to the Dominican Sisters in our Archdiocese, as they honour the great love she had for Jesus Christ.

• We pray for the poorest peoples of the world most affected by global warming. May nations take collective action to promote climate justice.

Reflections

• Walk in the light

• Shouldering the problems with Jesus beside us

• Jesus, the Good Shepherd who knows his sheep by name -  reflection for Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• Soul and the Natural World

• Fossil fuel myths are slowing the energy transition

Musical Reflection

• Walk in the Light

 

I give them eternal life

Just a few thoughts

• Most of the world shares the same values as Australia, presumably the most important in any democracy, respect everyone and don’t break the law. --Usman Khawaja

• May this World Day of Safety and Work alert all employers and workers to work together for the safety of all, as we pray for those with responsibilities for safety in our Archdiocese, parishes, schools and other services.

Reflections

• Light of the World

• The loving shepherd

• Becoming a conduit for the God of life flourishing - reflection for Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• Struggling with Our Own Complexity

• We could have had fuel security by now.

Musical Reflection

• Go Out In The World

Each of us matters

Just a few thoughts

• Don’t tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results. -- George S. Patton

• May we rejoice in the universal nature of the Church and welcome every member into our parish with no hint of discrimination.

• We pray for the countless children who have been orphaned, maimed and made homeless by cruel conflicts in their homeland. May they find solace in the care of their extended families.

Reflections

• God’s message is open to all

• A universal mission

• A fantastic call to the heart - reflection for Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• An Inward Migration

• Anzac Day: remembering the perils of imperial subservience

Musical Reflection

• Christ is alive, with joy we sing