Pray as if God will take care of all; act as if all is up to you.

Just a few thoughts

·       Quotes of St Ignatius

·       May those who endure a life of suffering not despair find in the word of God a source of joy and delight, even in the midst of hardship.

Reflections

ü Saint Ignatius Loyola, Priest and Founder of the Society of Jesus

ü Pursue the greater good with singleness of mind and heart

ü Feed the Hungry – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Feast of St Ignatius – Finding God in a time of Plague

Ø Pope urges political leaders to be at the service of the people

Musical Reflection

¯  Anima Christi – St Ignatius

¯  We Are The Body of Christ

We are the seeds in God's fields

Just a few thoughts

·       "If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you'll never enjoy the sunshine." -- Morris West

·       International Day of Friendship is held to promote a culture of peace across communities and nations, May it enrich every aspect of human endeavor, especially in the context of the Olympic Games in Paris.

·       We pray for the nation, that policy makers and the whole community will agree on measures to overcome the housing divide and uphold housing as a human right, not a means of wealth accumulation.

Reflections

ü Many things that we call good today will be called evil tomorrow. We don’t have the full picture.

ü Let us stand firm “in good times and in bad”

ü All we need and more – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Vinnies has received 5% more calls for help this last year. Sadly the support for the traditional Vinnies Winter Appeal in our parish has fallen by about 50% during the last 2 years. Here is a summary of the Vinnies Call Centre for the last 12 months

Ø Good deeds aplenty at Stella Maris

Musical Reflection

¯  Lord, You Have Come

¯  I'll Put You Together Again

I am the resurrection and the life.

 Just a few thoughts

·       "The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.” -- John Maxwell

·       May the hospitality which Jesus and his apostles received from Martha, Mary and Lazarus, and the faith of the sisters in him at the time of the death of Lazarus, inspire us to be hospitable to others, and full of faith in times of distress.

·       We pray for the many human beings struggling to survive from day to day on the barest rations of food and water, that the world community will do everything in its power to supply them with the necessities of life

Reflections

ü Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Messiah

ü The gift of friendship is to be treasured and nurtured.

ü The Call – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Warming hearts with wholesome soup

Ø Sitting in Silence

Musical Reflection

¯  Lord, You Have Come

¯  The Beatitude

Through our participation in the eucharist we work in God's fields

Just a few thoughts

·       "The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.” -- John Maxwell

·       May those who enrich society as grandparents and as people of senior years, through their experiences of life, help to preserve unity and hope in their families and communities.

·       We pray for those who never go hungry, that they will know their good fortune and give generous support to relief agencies feeding the starving and hungry.

Reflections

ü Australian Women Preach

ü What Do You Need?

ü Homily – Frank Brennan

The Signs Of The Times

Ø The elderly are the ‘firm foundation’ of the future – Pope Francis

Musical Reflection

¯  The Eyes and Hands of Christ - Tom Kendzia

¯  Song Of Joy

Darnel

Just a few thoughts

·       “The key is not to prioritise what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” -- Stephen Covey

·       May the truth of Christ be ever stronger in the world, and not be choked by the influences of lies and greed, disrespect and violence.

·       We pray for chaplains to gaols, hospitals, schools, the defence forces, youth groups and ethnic communities, that they will undertake their special ministry with energy and joy.

Reflections

ü The Church is messy: not in its ideal, but in actual experience

ü Moral action, compassion and care for the needy, are essential for true worship

ü Feeding the Hungry – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø The Illusion of Our Own Goodness

Ø Premiers oppose planned NDIS reforms

Musical Reflection

¯  Gather Us In

¯  Living Water

Joachim and Anne

Just a few thoughts

·       “Be helpful. When you see a person without a smile, give him one of yours.” -- Zig Ziglar

·       "The more anger toward the past you carry in your heart, the less capable you are of loving in the present." -- Barbara De Angelis

·       May grandparents be blessed on this day with the love and respect of their grandchildren, as Anne and Joachim were blessed in their grandchild, Jesus.

Reflections

ü Where Does The Seed Fall?

ü Hope of Harvest

ü Love in the Midwest – Reflection for next Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Society ‘let down’ by removal from sale of drugs used for end-of-life care

Ø World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly

Musical Reflection

¯  Beatitudes

¯  The Beatitudes

He came to serve

Just a few thoughts

·       Something I learnt today:- The Botafumeiro is a famous thurible used at the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, in Spain.

·       “Today is always here,’ said Sethe. ‘Tomorrow, never.” -- Toni Morrison

·       May those in leadership in the Church not seek power over others, but rather be filled with the spirit of service

Reflections

ü James the Apostle

ü Being modern day apostles

ü Seeking peace – the peace of God – Last Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Gospel values as expressed in Catholic Social Teaching teach us that we must uphold human dignity, prevent war, act for the Common Good and support the poor, marginalised and downtrodden.
This is not about politics.

Australian Leadership to end the war on Gaza: open letter to the Prime Minister

Musical Reflection

¯  Supper of the Lord

¯  Gift of Finest Wheat

Cultivating a receptive and fertile heart for the Word of God to take root and flourish.

Just a few thoughts

·       "You are the sum total of everything you've ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot – it's all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that I try to make sure that my experiences are positive." -- Maya Angelou

·       May the Church proclaim and give witness to the Word of God with great confidence, knowing that Christ is always the one who sows the seed of his truth in people’s hearts.

·       We pray for refugees and asylum seekers burdened with constant uncertainty about their future, that local, national and international collaboration will open up pathways to secure settlement for them.

Reflections

ü The word of God is sown in the heart like a seed

ü What kind of soil do I present for the Lord’s Word?

ü What type of terrain am I?

The Signs Of The Times

Ø From USA - National Eucharistic Congress

Ø Job’s Emotional Courage

Musical Reflection

¯  Table Of Plenty

¯  One Lord

Bridget’s life exemplified the unification of Christian values across diverse nations

Just a few thoughts

·       "You are not too old and it is not too late to dive into your depths where life calmly gives out its own secret." – Rilke

·       “Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” -- Earl Nightingale

·       May our community be strong in the respect each person extends to others

Reflections

ü St Bridget of Sweden

ü Making parish life more dynamic and colourful

ü A shepherd's compassion – last Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Beware the dictatorship of doing: - Pope Francis

Ø The Universal Need to Grieve

Musical Reflection

¯  Glory to God

¯  Allelluia! Raise the Gospel

The Apostle to the Apostles

Just a few thoughts

·       “Your talent determines what you can do. Your motivation determines how much you’re willing to do. Your attitude determines how well you do it.” -- Lou Holtz

·       We pray for women and men blessed with divine wisdom, that by word and example they will feed the hearts of all who seek the truth and lead them to a new humanity in Christ

·       We pray for all women in the Church, that inspired by St Mary Magdalene, they may give witness to the Risen Christ by their faith and love.

Reflections

ü Sunday Homily – Frank Brennan

ü Mary Magdalene

ü A woman of great love

The Signs Of The Times

Ø When does news become a distraction?

Ø Bishops call on Labor to reject Productivity Commission report

Ø What Has Been Given You To Carry?

Musical Reflection

¯  Lord to whom shall we go

¯  The Lord's My Shepherd

 

Rest allows us to reflect, appreciate our blessings, and observe God's work in our lives.

Just a few thoughts

·       “Everyone wants to be appreciated, so if you appreciate someone, don’t keep it a secret.” -- Mary Kay Ash

·       May Christ be the peace among us, restoring hope, calming fears, reconciling enemies, and blessing us all with a spirit of solidarity.

·       We pray for journalists who risk their lives reporting from places of violence and injustice, that their dedication to truthful communication will inspire all who work in the media.

Reflections

ü Australian Women Preach

ü Rest in God

ü Shepherding

ü Searching for God Among Many Voices

The Signs Of The Times

Ø We need to experience synodality to truly understand it

Ø Radical goal of formation

Musical Reflection

¯  We Are Called

¯  Instruments Of Your Peace