Doing ordinary things with extraordinary love

Just a few thoughts

• The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -- Nelson Mandela

• May those who are cursed by others, not seek revenge, but reply with a blessing.

• We pray for journalists endangered by reporting on conflicts and corruption, that they will stay brave and safe.

Reflections

• They upheld the law, neglecting justice.

• People before rituals

• Challenge in Community – reflection for Next Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• Not everything that matters can be measured

• Australia knows what climate change will do. It still isn’t ready.

Musical Reflection

• Season of Creation Song

Fasting and feasting

Just a few thoughts

• Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone's face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love? These are the real questions. I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many fruits, here in this world and the life to come. -- Henri Nouwen

• We pray that our Australian grain farms, orchards, vineyards, and fish farms will be fruitful, and that bee hives, livestock, birds and native animals will be protected from the further spread of Bird Flu and other diseases.

Reflections

• Our faith makes unconditional demands on us

• Choose to do right

• How good it is. – reflection for Next Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• Making Synodality work: The laity’s role in daily practice

• Building a culture of safeguarding across Catholic communities in Australia

Musical Reflection

• Beauty of God’s Creation

The patron saint of musicians, singers, teachers, and students.

Just a few thoughts

• Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. -- John F. Kennedy

• May this month dedicated to the care of creation help nations to seek peace in the face of so much destruction of our world, people and the environment, caused by today’s weapons.

Reflections

• Jesus sees only Our potential and capacity

• He sent me this heavy cross just at the time when I was strong enough to bear it

• The Awkward Bits – reflection for Next Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• Engage in current events with your heart: -- Pope Leo

• Migration is not the problem. Bad migration policy is

Musical Reflection

• Gregorian Chants

Prayer fuels direction and purpose in our daily work.

Just a few thoughts

• Your failures are your accomplishments because it makes you prepared for whatever it is that you are going to do next. -- Lee Daniels

• May there be harmony in our extended families, so that in-laws respect each other, share wisdom, and work together for the good of all.

• We pray for all Australians who feel ignored or disadvantaged by economic and political decision-makers. May their grievances be addressed for the sake of justice and civic harmony.

Reflections

• Do we have the power to prevent miracles

• We have One Job

• Why we must follow Jesus, all the way to Calvary – reflection for This Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• A reflection for The Season of Creation

• The changing face of homelessness

Musical Reflection

• Canticle Of Creation

Jesus never allows Himself to be drawn into hostility

Just a few thoughts

• Never, never be afraid to do what’s right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society’s punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way. -- Martin Luther King, Jr

• We pray that this World Day of Prayer for Creation will help us to treasure all that God has given to us on our planet, the beauty he reveals in the universe, and the responsibility given to us to care for all in need.

Reflections

• Nonviolent Authority

• Each one of us is given authority of some kind

• Embracing the prophetic – reflection for This Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• Day of Prayer for Creation – Pope Leo

• Caritas Australia launches emergency appeal for Nepal flood relief

Musical Reflection

• One World

Our turbulent emotions

Just a few thoughts

• Only by letting go of what stops us from growing can we put down new roots and truly flower. -- Peg Streep

• May the Good News, first proclaimed by Jesus in Nazareth, be announced to the nations today so that God’s peace may reign everywhere.

Reflections

• To be present.

• We speak often about love, mercy, forgiveness, justice and compassion………...

• Embracing the scandal of the cross – reflection for This Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• Human Rights Commission says data centres a threat to human rights

• Wrestling with faith in the face of genocide?

Musical Reflection

• Whatsoever You Do

Fulfilling the Father’s will, whatever the cost.

Just a few thoughts

• We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. -- Winston Churchill

• We pray for a use of social media which is wise, wholesome and respectful, so that seeking truth, we will use it for the good and enrichment of human society.

• Social Justice Sunday -We pray for the church in Australia. May today’s observance of Social Justice Sunday urge the Catholic community to promote unity and common purpose across the land.

Reflections

• Two Minute Homily

• God’s way of loving

• Frank Brennan’s Homily – reflection for Next Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• The world is living beyond its water means

• Social Justice Sunday -“Living the Gospel in Times of Social Division”

Musical Reflection

• Act Justly