She was an example of the system’s capacity to exploit the poor

Just a few thoughts

·       "I am who I am today because of the choices I made yesterday." -- Eleanor Roosevelt

·       May this International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against  Women arouse in us prayer for the plight of women in places of war where they are most vulnerable – the Holy Land and Lebanon, Ukraine, Sudan and Myanmar, as well as in dysfunctional families.

·       We pray for young people sharing in local celebrations of World Youth Day, that, in the words of the prophet Isaiah, “they who hope in the Lord will walk without tiring.”

Reflections

ü The poor widow’s simplicity and generosity

ü A riveting reflection

ü Sunday homily by Frank Brennan

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Happiness and Meaning

Ø Pope urges young people not to get carried away by illusions

Musical Reflection

¯  If You Love Me

¯  Table of Plenty