Just a few thoughts
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return." -- Eden Ahbez
May communities across the Archdiocese, sharing this Dialogue Week in preparation for the Diocesan Synod value the truth that we are one in Christ and so be confident as they share their thoughts and insights with each other.
…forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us…
Listening to Jesus – next Sunday reflection
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"Other people and other things can stop you temporarily. You are the only one who can do it permanently." -- Zig Ziglar
We pray for Archbishop Patrick as he celebrates the 11th anniversary of his Ordination as bishop today, that he will be clothed in holiness, wisdom and compassion as, in this Dialogue Week, he now leads us toward the Diocesan Synod.
We pray that we will live by the golden rule given to us by Jesus and found in many other religions, through which we treat others as we would like them to treat us
On the Road to Life – next Sunday reflection
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You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing you think you cannot do. -- Eleanor Roosevelt
May this Dialogue Week, gathering together parishes and ethnic communities, schools and colleges, religious and the Churches places of care, help make fruitful the Diocesan Synod.
Our whole life’s quest: to set our hearts on God – Sunday reflection
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"Instead of a sign that says: 'Do not disturb' I need one that says: 'Already disturbed, proceed with caution.'" – Anon
May everyone who is participating in this Dialogue Week across the Archdiocese in preparation for the Diocesan Synod will feel a sense of hope as they share deeply and prayerfully.
May this day, marking the beginning of the 5th year of the Russian -Ukrainian war, unite us in fervent prayer for peace and justice, reconciliation and also consolation for all traumatised.
Daughters and sons of God – Sunday reflection
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Leadership is lifting a person's vision to high sights, the raising of a person's performance to a higher standard, the building of a personality beyond its normal limitations. -- Peter Drucker
May the strangers in our midst, especially those who are refugees and those whose status is unclear, be welcomed, treated with respect, and given the opportunity to see their dreams fulfilled.
We pray for the members of our parish community. May we help each other pray more deeply, give more generously, and fast more faithfully through this season of Lent.
A time to be tested, renewed and transformed – Sunday reflection
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Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny. -- Lao Tzu
May this Dialogue Week, gathering together parishes and ethnic communities, schools and colleges, religious and Church places of care, help make fruitful the Diocesan Synod.
We pray for all the followers of Jesus. May they relish the gift of Lent and choose to be renewed in faith and mission.
Temptation – Sunday reflection
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A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves. -- Lao Tzu
May all people of every nation and religion may learn to do away with the clenched fist and the wicked word, so that they can feed the hungry and help the oppressed.
We pray for all whose belief in God has become weak and unsure, that this year’s season of Lent will rekindle their faith and revive their following of Jesus.
But how disconcerting it always is to find Jesus among the bad!
Jesus Leads the Way – Sunday reflection
