Salt of the earth

Just a few thoughts

• When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you. -- Lao Tzu

• May the light of Jesus Christ guide world leaders to do away with the clenched fist and wicked word, with a commitment to feeding the hungry and sheltering the homeless.

• We pray for the leaders and followers of the world’s great faiths. May their steadfast practice of justice, love and peace draw the human family together as one.

Reflections

• Two-Minute Homily

• “You are the salt of the earth…. You are the light of the world.”
  
  

• The hot peppers of the earth – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• The Meek Are No Longer Inheriting the Earth

• Hutt St Centre calls for policy changes

Musical Reflection

• Walk in the Light

A time to rest and reflect

Just a few thoughts

• "Don't wait for other people to be loving, giving, compassionate, grateful, forgiving, generous, or friendly... lead the way!" -- Steve Maraboli

• May we, like Jesus, find that quiet place where we can be alone with the Father in prayer.

Reflections

• Seeking shade

• Prayer in the midst of life
  
  

• Salt and Light – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Why is the Australian government hosting the President of Israel?

• Justice Requires Rest for All

Musical Reflection

• Be Still My Soul

Facing the challenges of modern life

Just a few thoughts

• "A clear conscience is a sure sign of a bad memory." -- Mark Twain

• We pray for those who are treated unjustly or cruelty, that they may retain their sense of self-worth and act with dignity throughout their ordeal.

• We pray for the Australian community, that gratitude for the abundance of natural and civic blessings we enjoy will disarm division and overcome every form of injustice

Reflections

• Without our cooperation, his message will not be heard.

• We could pray for the courage to challenge today’s political leaders when justice, goodness and truth are undermined.
  
  

• Light For The World – next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• A missed opportunity

• The Forgiveness of Debts

Musical Reflection

• Shine Jesus Shine

Martyrdom

Just a few thoughts

• It’s easy to feel as if we’re standing two inches away from a huge canvas that’s noisy and crowded and changing with every microsecond. It’s only by stepping farther back and standing still that we can begin to see what that canvas (which is our life) really means, and to take in the larger picture. -- Pico Iyer

• We pray for all who work with bishops in a collaborative ministry, that their witness to Christ may promote the unity of the people of God.

Reflections

• Now is the time

• Taking the Good News
  
  

• Here I Am – next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Bible not a relic of the past but a living dialogue: Pope Leo

• A Book to Remember

Musical Reflection

• In Every Age

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