Thursday, June 25, 2026

Resting our lives securely upon the rock of His word.

Just a few thoughts

  • A diamond is a chunk of coal that made good under pressure.

  • We pray on this International Day of the Seafarers, for those who have been trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, and those whose living conditions are unsafe at sea, that efforts will be made to ensure better conditions for them.

Reflections

The Signs Of The Times

Musical Reflection

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

His name is John.

Just a few thoughts

  • Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected. -- Steve Jobs

  • We pray for every child conceived, that surrounded by love, their right to life and to safety will be respected by all.

  • We pray for pastoral workers and volunteers ministering to those in gaol. May they help prisoners gain the beliefs and skills they need for a new future.

Reflections

The Signs Of The Times

Musical Reflection

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

The narrow Road - demanding effort, sacrifice and perseverance.

Just a few thoughts

  • Success is not permanent. The same is true of failure.

  • May every religion and faith may help their followers to live with integrity, so that compassion and kindness prevail over all prejudice and intolerance.

  • We pray for all whose lives kindle hope in those around them. May their bright spirit dispel discontent and division

Reflections

The Signs Of The Times

Musical Reflection

Monday, June 22, 2026

The King’s good servant, but God’s first

Just a few thoughts

  • Anytime I feel lost, I pull out a map and stare. I stare until I have reminded myself that life is a giant adventure, so much to do, to see.” -- Angelina Jolie

  • May we look with honesty into our own hearts and conduct of life, and where we need to reform, do so in the grace of Christ.

  • We pray for all who are falsely accused and unjustly convicted, that their claim of innocence will be upheld and their freedom regained.

Reflections

The Signs Of The Times

Musical Reflection

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Where does our faith belong?

Just a few thoughts

  • All things are what you make them

  • We pray that the final session of our Diocesan Synod next Saturday will gather together the hopes of our people, and through the Holy Spirit set the Archdiocese into the future with confidence and charity.

Reflections

The Signs Of The Times

Musical Reflection

Saturday, June 20, 2026

You cannot serve God and money.

Just a few thoughts

  • Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. -- Robert Louis Stevenson

  • May this World Refugee Day, with its theme, Until Everyone is Safe, remind the nations of the world of their responsibility towards the millions of people who have become refugees because of war, conflict, poverty and hunger.

  • We pray for the homeless and all who live in insecure and sub-standard accommodation, that the whole community will work to provide them with shelter from the winter cold.

Reflections

The Signs Of The Times

Musical Reflection

Friday, June 19, 2026

Becoming rich in the eyes of God

Just a few thoughts

  • If you think education is expensive – try ignorance!

  • May our heart be centred upon the true treasure of God’s love, justice and mercy

  • We pray for the million refugees who have come to Australia since World War II, that each one’s story will be heard, welcomed and allowed to enrich us.

Reflections

The Signs Of The Times

Musical Reflection