Sunday, February 15, 2026

The Church is always in need of renewal

Just a few thoughts

  • "The truth is of course is that there is no journey. We are arriving and departing all at the same time." -- David Bowie

  • Today we join together in the launch of Project Compassion, so that our Lenten charity reaches out to those in poverty and oppression around the world.

  • For all who consciously strive to lead a virtuous life, that they will find the wisdom and power of God’s Spirit guiding their hearts.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Valentine’s Day

Just a few thoughts

  • Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others. -- Jack Welch

  • May we minimalise the wastage of food in Australia and develop programs whereby those in need can receive what had been over produced.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Friday, February 13, 2026

Ephphatha

Just a few thoughts

  • "Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine." -- Anthony J. D'Angelo

  • May our Catholic services for the sick, through the network of hospitals, hostels and nursing homes, and parish programs of pastoral care, continue to bring love and hope to those in need.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Motherhood

Just a few thoughts

  • If you want to get warm you must stand near the fire: if you want to be wet you must get into the water. If you want joy, power, peace, eternal life, you must get close to, or even into, the thing that has them. -- C.S. Lewis

  • We pray for parents worried about the health and wellbeing of their children that they may receive the help they need.

  • We pray for the vast number of earth-dwellers now vulnerable to life-threatening weather. May world leaders do all in their power to cut fossil fuel emissions and halt global warming.

Reflections

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Lourdes

Just a few thoughts

  • The only path to serenity

    Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill.

    Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt.

    Chase after money and security and your heart will never unclench.

    Care about people’s approval and you will be their prisoner.

    Do your work, then step back.

    The only path to serenity.

    ……...Tao Te Ching

  • We pray for those who are deprived of adequate health care, that governments will not neglect them, but see the needs of such people as a matter of urgent justice.

Reflections

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

St Scholastica

Just a few thoughts

  • "The game of life is a game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds and words return to us sooner or later with astounding accuracy." -- Florence Scovel Shinn

  • We pray for religious people of all faiths, that they will be true to their beliefs, and not manipulate them in the quest for power over others or as an excuse for violence.

  • We pray for all who face danger, detention and even death for standing up to autocratic rulers. May their courage help bring tyranny to an end around the world.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Monday, February 9, 2026

Bringing Holy Communion

Just a few thoughts

  • The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something beyond themselves. -- Alan Watts

  • May we bring to God in prayer those who are sick in our families and parish, those in hospitals and nursing homes, those in hospices and those at home.

  • We pray for the staff and associates of church social justice agencies. May they fulfil the prophet’s command to feed the hungry, clothe the naked and shelter the homeless.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection