The Carpenter’s Son

Just a few thoughts

• "Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward." -- C.S. Lewis

• May all who are suffering because of the extremes of climate change which is bringing floods and fires, drought and river contamination, excessive heat and cold, evoke from governments and scientists quick action.

• We pray for the whole human family, that in the face of worsening world disorder people in every land will hold fast to the practice of hope, compassion and kindness.

• Reflections

• We have to break through

• Adopt an attitude of humble listening
  
  

• If we live the Beatitudes, we will be entirely fearless, absurdly happy and never out of trouble – Sunday reflection

• The Signs Of The Times

• Why the Voice referendum failed – and what the government hasn’t learned from it

• Many Voices; One Text

• Musical Reflection

• Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

Curating an outward image

Just a few thoughts

• May we be protected from diseases of the throat, as we remember St Blaise today, and all who are living with cancer on this World Cancer Day, will receive courage and healing.

• We pray for the titans of the world whose wealth and power are beyond measure, that by the grace of God they will use their resources to alleviate poverty, disease and hunger.

• What ultimately matters is not the image we project, but the love we carry.

Reflections

• Who touched me?

• Peter, his companions and their families, were business leaders of his day
  
  

• Undeserved blessedness – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Making polluters pay could fix Australia’s climate problem – and its budget

• God Is Calling Every One

Musical Reflection

• Christ, Be Our Light

The source of new hope for all nations

Just a few thoughts

• We act as though comfort and luxury were the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about. -- Charles Kingsley

• We pray for our families, that the young will grow to maturity, seniors will share their wisdom, and parents will guide with love and respect.

• We pray for the whole human family, that in the face of worsening world disorder people in every land will hold fast to the practice of hope, compassion and kindness.

Reflections

• We could light a candle today
  
  

• Blessedness – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Greenland’s only parish priest

• An Origin Story of Love

Musical Reflection

• The Beatitudes

Eight facets of discipleship

Just a few thoughts

• "Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate." -- Albert Schweitzer

• For all Christians, chosen in Christ, that he will be our wisdom, our virtue, our holiness and our freedom.

• We pray for the weak and foolish of the world, that they will confound the false wisdom of those who hold the reins of power.

Reflections

• The Beatitudes V The Ego

• Two Minute Homily
  
  

• Frank Brennan’s Homily – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Catholic women help fund Catherine House project

• Inviting Good Questions

Musical Reflection

• The Beatitudes

Focusing on the essence of things

Just a few thoughts

• "In every day, there are 1,440 minutes. That means we have 1,440 daily opportunities to make a positive impact." -- Les Brown

• May teenagers, youths and young adults grow confidently in their faith so that their leadership enriches the whole community.

Reflections

• The great enemy of faith is fear.

• That little boat crossing a storm-tossed lake
  
  

• Help! – next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Familiar territory for Fr Janeesh

• Our Struggle with Love and with God

Musical Reflection

• A Touching Place

Nature takes over

Just a few thoughts

• "It is not the question, what am I going to be when I grow up; you should ask the question, who am I going to be when I grow up." -- Goldie Hawn

• May the Church be a community, which like the mustard tree, offers a safe shelter for all who are damaged by life.

Reflections

• The presence of God

• Create seeds of kindness and leave the rest to God
  
  

• How to be Happy – next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Human reason – even when aided by advanced technology – can never grasp reality in its fullness, a capacity that belongs to God alone.

• A Harmonious Goodness

Musical Reflection

• Try A Little Kindness

 

Witness the Gospel with courage

Just a few thoughts

• Habits are either the best or the worst things in the world; they either carry us to heaven or hurl us to hell. Form only those that will prove an honour to you. -- Philip Dormer Stanhope

• We pray that we may be people with generous hearts, eager to be kind toward all, and bring help to people in need.

• We pray for unity within and between the Christian churches, that they will bear undivided witness to the mystery of Christ crucified.

Reflections

• Let your faith produce good works

• I have plans for God…….
  
  

• Justice and Love – next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Called to be peacemakers

• Australia needs human rights act

Musical Reflection

• Til My Song Is Done