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Nurture your sense of self, who you are in your own eyes, not as seen through the eyes of others. -- Julia Gillard
May good people hear the cry of the poor and gladly and generously come to their aid.
We pray for the human family, that the growing gap between the ultra-wealthy few and the many poor will be bridged by a peaceful global revolution of justice.
Reflections
People over profits – reflection for This Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection
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One’s dignity may be assaulted, vandalized, and cruelly mocked, but cannot be taken away unless it is surrendered. -- Michael J. Fox
May the Gospel of Jesus Christ be proclaimed by the Church as the source of new life, and never be used as a means to oppress or intimidate people.
We pray for the people of every land sorely afflicted by war, that this week’s UN observances for peace (21 September) and the elimination of nuclear weapons (26 September) will renew their hope for an end to violence.
Reflections
Embracing God’s unconventional way – reflection for This Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
CSSA joins call to raise minimum age of criminal responsibility to 14 years
WA builds more prison beds as Closing the Gap goes backwards
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I look to the future because that’s where I’m going to spend the rest of my life. -- George Burns
May we, who receive everything from God, show generosity to others, especially to the poor, the lonely and the apprehensive.
We pray for all employers, that they ensure their workers are paid justly and are provided with safe and healthy working conditions.
Reflections
Frank Brennan Homily – reflection for This Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
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I would rather fail in a cause that will ultimately triumph than triumph in a cause that will ultimately fail. -- Woodrow Wilson
May more efforts be made by the free nations of the world to secure a good and safe future for the refugees languishing in camps in many places because of war and natural disasters.
Reflections
Just Imagine – reflection for Next Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
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Life always offers you a second chance. It's called tomorrow. – Anon
May real efforts be made to correct imbalance in the workplace because of gender, age and discrimination, as we observed International Equal Pay Day.
Reflections
The Power of Powerlessness – reflection for Next Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
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A fit body, a calm mind, a house full of love. These things cannot be bought — they must be earned. -- Naval Ravikant
We pray for all who are sick in hospital, in aged care facilities and at home, that they will receive the best of care and kindness as we mark World Patient Safety Day.
We pray for autocrats moved to war by hate, ambition, greed or revenge. May they admit their wrongdoing and be converted to the way of peace.
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Children Before God – reflection for Next Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
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It’s so important to cultivate an attitude that allows us to maintain hope. Hope can make a great difference to how we respond to problems and difficulties. It’s hope that motivates us to get out of bed and carry on with our lives — the hope that we will eventually be able to achieve our aspiration for happiness, the hope that somehow we’ll be able to overcome the obstacles we face — it’s hope that keeps us alive. -- Dalai Lama
May we seek to develop in our lives the virtues of faith, hope and charity, especially toward our senior citizens, as we observe National Dementia Week.
Reflections
Forgiveness from the heart is the polar opposite of resentment and its only antidote – reflection for Last Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
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