My soul magnifies the Lord

Just a few thoughts

·        If you can't swallow your pride, you can't lead. Even the highest mountain had animals that step on it. -- Jack Weatherford

·        I can do no other than be reverent before everything that is called life. I can do no other than to have compassion for all that is called life. That is the beginning and the foundation of all ethics. - Albert Schweitzer

·        For all parents, that the joy of seeing their children grow will far outweigh the personal costs of parenting.

Reflection

ü Mary was not only female in a world ruled by men, she was unmarried (though betrothed); she was young in a world that valued age; she was poor in a world that saw poverty as God's curse; she was a peasant remote from the centres of power.

ü Mary, The Ark of the Convenant

ü Longing

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Pope Francis takes Uluru statement to heart in Vatican meeting

Ø Synodal Process Project Group - Statement on the Plenary Council

Ø Catholic Earthcare celebrates 20 years of ‘inspiring action’

Musical Reflection

¯ My Soul Magnifies the Lord

¯ Spirit Blowing Through Creation

¯ By the Waking of our Hearts

The Spirit will guide you

Just a few thoughts

·        People deal too much with the negative, with what is wrong. Why not try and see positive things, to just touch those things and make them bloom? -- Thich Nhat Hanh

·        Rise Up Again

·        Tragedy is often the catalyst for triumph.

Reflection

ü Ascension: Accompanied by God's Spirit

ü Painful Goodbye and the Ascension

ü Deep Courage

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Sharing skills a mission of faith

Ø How Happy Do You Want to Be?

Ø Vatican II’s call for synods and councils and the Australian response

Musical Reflection

¯ Christ Has No Body Now but Yours

¯ Holy Spirit, Come Now

¯ Spirit And Grace

Taking leave of a beloved friend with joy

·        May the whole Australian community work together to foster a fair, respectful and compassionate society.

·        It’s up to the parish community to continue the mission of Jesus and bring forth the reign of God through our worship, our work, and our relationships each day

·        Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - we pray for the leaders of all churches and religious groups. May they be open to the Spirit promised by Jesus, making all Christians one, as testimony to God’s presence in our world.

Reflection

ü Australian Women Preach

ü Homily by Frank Brennan

ü Stay a While

The Signs Of The Times

Ø World Communications Day 2022

Ø The Spirit is a Godly get-up-and-go that moves our lives.

Ø Catholic 101: Nuclear Arms

Musical Reflection

¯ Christ Has No Body Now But Yours

¯ We are one body in Christ

¯ Wherever You Go

Praying for what we genuinely need.

Just a few thoughts

·        "I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it." -- Vincent Van Gogh

·        A world of true peace is not even possible in a world with nuclear weapons. -- Pope John XXIII

Reflection

ü Prayer Has Many Faces

ü He was an eloquent man  . . .

ü Mystical Allurement

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Ascension – Letting Go and Opening Space for the New

Ø The cities strike back

Ø Independent triumphs: The changing of Australian politics

Musical Reflection

¯ New Creation

¯ Spirit and Grace

¯ Hail the day that sees him rise

Faith is something you do

·        "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who'll decide where to go..." -- Dr. Seuss

·        Keep smiling, because life is a beautiful thing and there's so much to smile about. -- Marilyn Monroe

·        We pray for our parish community, that together we will keep the word of God and be taught by the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.

Reflection

ü For those who are close to Jesus, pain and joy are not incompatible.

ü Jesus with us

ü Joy In Knowing Christ

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Francis' clergy abuse law, 'Vos Estis,' isn't working. Here's how to fix it.

Ø Pope Francis calls for creation of ‘community economy’

Ø Voters sent new government ‘a clear message’

Ø Electorate stands up for equality, climate, and a brighter future

Musical Reflection

¯ We Remember

¯ In Every Age

¯ Keep in Mind

Understand how little we know

Just a few thoughts

 ·        We pray for the First Peoples of Australia, that Sorry Day (26 May), National Reconciliation Week (27 May-3 June) and the Uluru Statement from the Heart will renew their hope for a better future.

·        Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

·        "When you measure your growth, make sure to only measure your today self by your past self. If you compare your relationships, your success, or your anything against anyone else, you are not being fair to you. Everyone has a different path, a different pace, and different challenges to face along the way." --  Doe Zantamata

Reflection

ü Homily for last Sunday - With prayer and supplication, make all your needs known to God

ü All our sufferings can similarly be turned to joy

ü A Call To Trust

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Archbishop calls for prayers in ‘troubled times’

Ø Commemorating the 5th Anniversary of the Uluru Statement from the Heart – Josephites

Ø Indigenous voice referendum can’t be rushed: Burney

Musical Reflection

¯ Forth In The Peace of Christ We Go

¯ Lord, you give the great commission

¯ The Church of Christ in every age

The spirit of God

Just a few thoughts

·        "Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is beauty, admire it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it." -- Mother Teresa

Reflection

ü A new way of looking at the world

ü We are being attracted by the Spirit into the inner life of God.

ü Truth Is A Person

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Cardinals, theologians discuss decision-making role of laity in church

Ø How religious beliefs inform voter preferences

Ø Reconciliation requires bravery

Musical Reflection

¯ Receive the Power

¯ Send out Your Spirit

¯ The Fullness of God

Awaiting the Paraclete

Just a few thoughts

·        Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced. -- James Baldwin

·        "Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers." -- Charles William Eliot

·        May our parish community  keep the word of God and be taught by the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.

Reflection

ü The coming of the Paraclete

ü Sunday Homily - God expects our synodality

ü 'And Do It'

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Poise, grace, professionalism: Remembering Caroline Jones

Ø Violence Begins with the Personal

Musical Reflection

¯ Holy God, we praise Thy Name

¯ I'll Be Always Loving You

¯ One Song  --  Archie Roach

The promptings of the Spirit

Just a few thoughts

·        Sorry Day (26 May), National Reconciliation Week (27 May-3 June) – May the adoption by Australia’s new government of the Uluru Statement From The Heart renew the hopes for the First Peoples of Australia of a better future.

·        He who won’t be counseled can’t be helped. -- Benjamin Franklin

Reflection

ü The Spirit of truth is within us

ü Sunday Reflection

ü Alive in the Spirit

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Think no more about it

Ø War Is a Spiritual Problem

Musical Reflection

¯ All the Earth

¯ Open the eyes of my heart Lord

¯ Alleluia, Sing to Jesus

Do not let your hearts be troubled

Just a few thoughts

·        "Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm. As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands. One for helping yourself, the other for helping others." -- Audrey Hepburn

·        Let us por all engaged in preparing for the Synod on Synodality, that they will attend carefully to the many voices of the Holy Spirit

·        We pray for the Australian nation, that those elected to public office will commit themselves to conscientious service of the common good.

Reflection

ü Homily of Fr Frank Brennan

ü Australian Women Preach

ü Another Advocate

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Listen More Deeply

Ø A Better World

Ø Love, Not Excuses, Moves Things Forward

Musical Reflection

¯ Your Words Are Spirit and Life

¯ I Am the Vine

¯ Hymn To Freedom

Dismantling the ego is dangerous work!

Just a few thoughts

·        Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on. – Thurgood Marshall

·        Honest journalism helps to maintain healthy maintains democracy. Ideological manipulation of facts and truths destroys democracy.

·        This is embarrassing for my profession --  Laura Tingle commenting on the behaviour of the Press Mob during the election

Reflection

ü Let your actions proclaim the name of the Lord

ü We can get upset when we hear ourselves or our leaders rubbished in the media

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Why bother about trying to communicate?

Ø I am unashamedly pro-life, but let me tell you what that means

Ø The challenges of self-assessment

Musical Reflection

¯ Dona Nobis Pacem

¯ Go forth into the world in peace

¯ People Have The Power