We place our trust in Him

Just a few thoughts

·        We pray for the residents of all aged care facilities, that they will be treated with respect, properly nourished and cared for with compassion.

·        May those who are frightened, who suffer from depression and other mental illnesses at elevated levels during this coronavirus pandemic, take heart from the words of Jesus: “It is I. Do not be afraid.”

Reflection

ü With Jesus close by there is no need to be afraid.

 ü On This Rock

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Voting For Justice? Here's How  --  Catholic Religious Australia

Ø The Good News of the Resurrection

Ø The Invincibility of God’s Love

Musical Reflection

¯ Be Not Afraid

¯ Keep in Mind

¯ Halle, Halle, Halle

Hungering?

Just a few thoughts

·        We pray for all who are seeking election to federal Parliament, that they will heed the Australian bishops’ plea for a better kind of politics.

·        May Christians around the world who face violence persecution, harassment, ridicule or resentment because of Jesus, know that the risen Jesus is with them.

Reflection

ü Hungry For More

ü Universal Restoration

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Child Protection system in urgent need of reform

Ø Distinctive Catholic voices in the election campaign

Musical Reflection

¯ Help Us Accept Each Other

¯ The Lord Bless You And Keep You

¯ Like A Shepherd

The Way of Jesus

Just a few thoughts

·        "A man begins cutting his wisdom teeth the first time he bites off more than he can chew."  --  Herb Caen

·        The highest of distinctions is service to others.  --  King George VI

·        We pray for climate scientists, that their positive plans for a healthy planet will be adopted and implemented without delay.

Reflection

ü Eternal life begins with the response of faith.

ü The Courage To Share

ü Fear Of Missing Out

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Catholic services get $6 million funding boost

Ø Catholic Mission project will ‘put food on the table’

Ø Australia bishops urge support for most vulnerable

Musical Reflection

¯ All Creatures Of Our God And King

¯ Ukrainian Choir: "Precious Lord Take My Hand

¯ As We Gather At Your Table

Are we making a mess of it?

Just a few thoughts

·        A good Catholic meddles in politics  --  Pope Francis

·        “A friend is someone who knows you as you are, understands where you’ve been, accepts who you’ve become, and still, gently invites you to grow.”

·        During this continuing pandemic may we have a spirit of respect and generosity towards each other, and observe protocols for the safety of everyone,

Reflection

ü There cannot be real belief without love.

ü God and the world

ü From Brisbane  --  For God So Loved

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Transforming from the inside

Ø Support the vulnerable, Jesuit Social Services tells politicians

Ø The warmth of charity

Musical Reflection

¯ In Christ There Is No East Or West

¯ Take the Word of God with you as you Go

¯ All Creatures of our God and King

The wars on which our nation was founded, the Frontier Wars.

Just a few thoughts

·        May the Spirit of God teach us the power and the wisdom of the cross.

·        "Nothing is impossible; the word itself says I'm possible!"  --  Audrey Hepburn

·        May missionaries in the Church work together in a good spirit, supporting and encouraging each other.

Reflection

ü Is Jesus the centre of our attention in all that we do and say?

ü A Feast of Hope

ü From Brisbane  --  Proclaim the Good News

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Can we find a new, compelling and inclusive ways to commemorate Anzac Day?

Ø A strange Anzac day

Musical Reflection

¯ For the Healing of the Nations

¯ When I Needed a Neighbour

¯ Agnus Dei Live in Ukraine

Lest We Forget

Just a few thoughts

·        For the 1^st time the Adelaide ANZAC Dawn Service will be led by indigenous members of the forces.

·        The Anzacs were all volunteers, there was no conscription. Men would travel far and wide to sign up as it was seen as a courageous and brave act to fight for your country. (The British Empire)

·        May this Anzac Day strengthen the ties between Australia and New Zealand, and help both nations to work for peace in the world.

Reflection

ü Sunday Homily  --  Frank Brennan

ü Sunday reflection from Brisbane

ü Following Christ Crucified

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Untangling the cords of Anzac Day

Ø Time we honoured forgotten sacrifice- from Sunday Mail

Musical Reflection

¯ Da Pacem Domine

¯ In Christ There Is No East Or West

¯ For The Healing Of The Nations

Do not doubt but believe

Just a few thoughts

·        The women of the gospels were far from the meek and mild and second-rung characters that history had handed down to us until recently.

·        Catholic Social Teaching,  the epitome of what Catholicism can offer to the world of politics and work.

·        May all Christians affirm their belief in the risen Jesus as their Lord and God, and have a respectful love for each other.

Reflection

ü The Risen Jesus now lives on in the community which believes in him.

ü Australian Women Preach

ü Thomas' great faith

The Signs Of The Times

Ø What does Catholic Social Thought teach us about leadership?

Ø God Surrenders to Us in Love

Musical Reflection

¯ Taizé - Bless the Lord

¯ In the Breaking of the Bread

¯ Thine Be The Glory

God owns us

Just a few thoughts

·        May the residents of all aged care facilities be treated with respect, properly nourished and cared for with compassion.

·        In countries where the pandemic continues to be of great concern may they receive the appropriate support for their well-being.

Reflection

ü We are possessed by God.

ü The ‘Longer Ending’,

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Workers need secure jobs, fair pay

Ø Love Poured Out

Musical Reflection

¯ This Day Was Made By The Lord

¯ You Walk Along our Shoreline

It is the Lord!

Just a few thoughts

·        May Christian communities around the world remain faithful to the teaching of the apostles, the fellowship, the breaking of bread and the prayers.

·        The work of people in the health professions is so important. May they be blessed as they strive to bring healing to those with Covid 19 and reassurance and comfort to all who are ill at this time.

·        To not honour the elderly as God commands, and to treat them as something to discard, “is a grave sin”  --  ope Francis

Reflection

ü We have here then some central pillars of our faith

ü From Brisbane  --  Stepping Beyond

ü Then God Created Light Again

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Pope Francis’ Easter Message

Ø Ready to welcome Ukrainian refugees  --  Southern Cross

Ø Love of Others Begins with Love of Self

Musical Reflection

¯ We Are Marching in the Light of God

¯ Easter Glory fills the Sky

¯ Sing a New Church

You are witnesses of these things

Just a few thoughts

·        "Don't ever confuse the two, your life and your work. That's what I have to say. The second is only part of the first."  --  Anna Quindlen

·        We pray for all who believe in the Risen Jesus, that their faith in him, and their commitment to charity, may grow stronger this Easter Week.

·        All four Gospels testify to the fact that women were the first believers and witnesses to the risen Lord. Two millennia later, women still keep the flame of faith alive.

Reflection

ü Reconciliation with God through Jesus

ü A sermon for Easter from UK

ü From Brisbane  --  Repentance and Forgiveness

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Walking with God program launched  --  Southern Cross

Ø Don’t fear life, Pope tells 80,000 teens  --  CathNews

Ø Towards a better kind of politics  --  Statement from Australian catholic Bishops

Musical Reflection

¯ Siyahamba - South African

¯ Christ is alive, with joy we sing

¯ Go Out In The World

Emmaus- their eyes were opened

Just a few thoughts

·        We all long for a better kind of politics, one truly at the service of the common good.  --  Pope Francis

·        Live your beliefs and you can turn the world around.  --  Henry David Thoreau

·        May those who have found this Easter a difficult time in their families, be guided by the Risen Christ so that they can move forward with hope.

Reflection

ü But we are able to recognise him in the breaking of bread.

ü Two disciples and a fellow-traveller

From Brisbane  --  Do We Recognise Jesus?

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Expanding Circles of Love

Ø Bishops call for ‘a better kind of politics’  --  CathNews

Ø How the election could affect the future of a First Nations Voice to Parliament  --  ProBono

Musical Reflection

¯ On the Journey to Emmaus

¯ Siyahamba | We Are Marching

¯ Wake The World With Dawning Joy

Mary Magdalene: ‘I have seen the Lord’

Just a few thoughts

·        "If people never did silly things nothing intelligent would ever get done."  --  Ludwig Wittgenstein

·        ‘Peace is a duty; peace is everyone’s responsibility!’  --  Pope Francis

Reflection

ü Mary, who with Mary, Jesus’ Mother, stood by the cross of Jesus to the very end – unlike the men disciples

ü From Brisbane  -- The Crowning Truth Of Our Faith

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Straining To Hear The Voice Of Good Friday

Ø Christ Suffers with Us

Ø About Lyrebirds;    Hear a lyrebird

Musical Reflection

¯ Jesus Lives

¯ Halle, Halle, Halle (arr. M. Haugen)

¯ Christ in Me Arise