…….and the last will be first.

Just a few thoughts

·        We pray for community groups providing shelter for homeless people and refugees. May this dedicated service give many the security they need for a fresh start in life. -- Lord, hear us.

·        Take care in your minutes, and the hours will take care of themselves. -- ~Lord Chesterfield

ü Social Justice Sunday celebrated on August 29
The celebration of Social Justice Sunday is a long tradition in the Catholic Church in Australia. For almost every year since 1940, our bishops have joined together to issue a major social justice statement at this time.  It is hoped that these statements will inspire reflection and action throughout the whole year. - Source

Reflection.

ü The wealth-is-good world believes that it is every man for himself. There is only a limited amount of the cake and it is up to each one to get as big a piece as he can. Too bad about the losers.

ü The Bishops’ Social Justice Statement 2021-22: Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor, affirms that “we human beings need a change of heart, mind, and behaviour”. It draws from Scripture, from the theological tradition, from Catholic Social Teaching, and from the wisdom of the world, including the insights of the First Nations. - Source

The Signs Of The Times

Ø We are responding to the call of Laudato Si’. With profound care for each other, our Creator, and all creation, we are building a better future together. - Source

Ø Laudato si' (Praise Be to You) is the second encyclical of Pope Francis. The encyclical has the subtitle "on care for our common home". In it, the pope critiques consumerism and irresponsible development, laments environmental degradation and global warming, and calls all people of the world to take "swift and unified global action."

Musical Reflection

¯ Tend the Ground

¯ Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord

Bits & Pieces

v 1971: - Swearing-in of Senator Neville Bonner as the first Aboriginal Australian to hold a seat in Federal Parliament

v 1945 - English author George Orwell published Animal Farm, an anti-utopian satire that became a classic.

v 1982 - First Compact Discs (CDs) released to the public in Germany