No situation is ever truly lost

Just a few thoughts

• The grass isn’t greener on the other side. It’s greener where you water it. – Anon

• We pray for the nation of Iran, where Simon and Jude suffered martyrdom, that the present war will give way to dialogue and justice, so that peace comes to its citizens.

• We pray for older people feeling lonely and isolated. May family members, friends and neighbours surround them with love.

Reflections

• Almost anonymous.

• We are chosen

• The Ten Commandments of Mercy -- reflection for This Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• In age of AI, encourage young people to ask questions

• There is no such thing as a holy war – Pope Leo

Musical Reflection

• My Peace

From insignificant beginnings great things come forth

Just a few thoughts

• Cynicism is a choice just like hope is a choice, and hope is the better choice every single time. -- Barack Obama

• May the Church always be a safe place, especially for the weak, frail and vulnerable, just as the mustard tree is a safe shelter for the birds.

• We pray for all whose loving kindness has shaped and inspired us, that our work for a world of justice, peace and solidarity will give them joy.

Reflections

• They call us “consumers”!

• Love with abandon

• The Church affirms God’s alternative world of hope -- reflection for This Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• Australia has many older people but not enough young people to care for them. What can we do?

• Belief Is Not Certainty

Musical Reflection

• In Faith and Hope and Love

A dignity in everyone

Just a few thoughts

• Although the life of a person is a land full of thorns and weeds, there is always a space in which the good seed can grow. -- Pope Francis

• May we throughout the world rediscover Christ’s legacy of love, so that free from criticism and judgemental attitudes, we may respect all people.

• We pray for children in countries most vulnerable to intense El Niño weather conditions. May the work of UNICEF help protect them from harm.

Reflections

• Religion without joy is hollow

• Desiring our healing

• Take our neighbours' needs seriously -- reflection for This Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• Fighting antisemitism must not mean silencing criticism of Israel

• Governments need more revenue (2)

Musical Reflection

• Love Is His Word

A kind society depends on people who actively care for one another

Just a few thoughts

• When you can’t control what’s happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what’s happening. That’s where your power is! – Anon

• We pray for political stability in many countries which are experiencing unrest through violent protests, corruption in leadership, and oppression of the people.

Reflections

• Two Minute Homily

• Frank Brennan’s Homily -- reflection for This Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• You Must Have a Wonderful Mom

• Should the Church leave the immigration debate to politicians?

Musical Reflection

• God is Love

Possibilities we may have stopped seeing in ourselves

Just a few thoughts

• Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change. -- Bob Kerrey

• United Nations Day -We pray that the Organization will advance the cause of world peace, enhance its work in health care, watch over refugees, protect the environment and the preserve cultural sites, languages and traditions.

• We pray for Australia’s children. May this year’s National Children’s Week highlight their right to use their own language, celebrate their culture and practise their religion.

Reflections

• There is always hope of transformation

• Exercising Patience

• Look What Love Is Doing -- reflection for Next Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• Governments need more revenue

• Relating To Our Loved Ones After They Die

Musical Reflection

• The Summons

We check the forecast before stepping out each morning

Just a few thoughts

• I am the eternal optimist. No matter how rough it gets, there's always light somewhere. The rest of the sky may be cloudy, but that little bit of blue draws me on. -- Paul McCartney

• May the faith we share in Christ draw people of all nations and cultures into unity, released from the tyranny of wars.

Reflections

• Look carefully and you will see everything

• Being aware of our spiritual selves

• Expand Your Neighborhood -- reflection for Next Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• How much is a human being worth?

• If we want decent politics, we must reject the culture of contempt

Musical Reflection

• Sing to the Mountains

Faithfulness sometimes disturbs a comfortable situation

Just a few thoughts

• Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life. -- James Cromwell

• We pray for the gift of peace so that every division caused by hatred, greed and the thirst for power, will be healed.

Reflections

• A commitment to love, no matter what

• Knowing the love of Christ

• Upon These Two -- reflection for Next Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• A diligent God

• Governor-General calls for decency and civility

• Snippet –Go about our lives knowing that we are the ones responsible for ending the senseless hate, click-baiting gotcha moments, point-scoring put-downs, and mindless character assassination.

Musical Reflection

• Sing a new song unto the Lord