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"Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future." -- Paul Boese
May Australia increase its sense of justice and generosity and work to secure humanitarian aid to Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, Myanmar and Afghanistan.
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"Don't confuse peace with quiet. Don't confuse quiet with agreement." -- Mona Eltahawy
"If you can't figure out your purpose, figure out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose." -- Bishop T.D. Jakes
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How the cross lays bare our rejection of God – Last Sunday reflection
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"There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in." -- Leonard Cohen
May love nourish respect, so that the violence which is destroying societies can be turned around into a dialogue for peace.
We pray for all promoters of a healthy planet, that their efforts to bequeath a habitable world to future generations will bear abundant fruit
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"Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?" -- George Carlin
May those who stand alongside people who suffer do so with love, offering support and encouragement.
We pray for all who wield social influence, that they will use the media at their disposal to foster a culture of respect, inclusion and solidarity.
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A divine paradox – Sunday reflection
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"All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't make me happy." -- Spike Milligan
Safeguarding Sunday – May it deepen the commitment of all Catholics to the safety and wellbeing of all children, youth and vulnerable people, so that their dignity is honoured.
We pray for victims of injustice, imprisonment, torture and execution, that in all their pain they will never abandon the hope of final redemption.
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"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment." - Buddha
May our hearts be pure, so that what we say and do reflects good intentions and our listening to Jesus lead all to act with integrity.
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"Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances." -- Thomas Jefferson
May we be honest about ourselves - our shortcomings, failures, sins and weaknesses – so that we can better appreciate God’s loving mercy.
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The Kingdom of God is … -- next Sunday reflection
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The secret is learning how to lose. Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after a crushing defeat, and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday." -- Wilma Rudolph
May we all be clothed in sincere compassion, in kindness and humility, in gentleness and patience.
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"You build on failure. You use it as a steppingstone. Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on it. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space." -- Johnny Cash
May the poor be a primary concern of Christians, so that we learn how to be just with this world’s resources and with our own material possessions and time.
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A hard gospel: what does it mean to hate your mother? – last Sunday reflection
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"The power of gathering: It inspires us, delightfully, to be more hopeful, more joyful, more thoughtful: in a word, more alive." -- Alice Waters
May the members of the St Vincent de Paul Society be richly blessed on this, the feast day of their founder, Blessed Frederick Ozanam, and abound in good works among God’s poor.
We pray for our parish community, that we will gladly bear one another’s burdens and help carry each other’s cross.
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What’s to Hate? – Next Sunday reflection
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"Love is the bridge between you and everything." – Rumi
May we honour our ancestors today, knowing that the family tree of each one of us is unique and sacred.
International Literacy Day - May this day enhance the ability of people to read and write, especially where girls are forbidden an education and where it is disrupted by war, famine and poverty.
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Requirements of Discipleship – Sunday reflection
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"Re-examine all you have been told. Dismiss what insults your soul." -- Walt Whitman
We pray for the fathers who are present and the fathers of this congregation, that they will receive all the blessings which they need, and show to their families wisdom, care and love.
We pray for leaders of the world’s nations, that they will forsake war and empire-building and dedicate themselves to nurturing the wellbeing of the human family.
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Having looked at a variety of sources for interesting images related to our daily readings I have come to the conclusion that the Christian Art website is by far the most interesting, so I will stick with it.
"Few things are more satisfying than seeing your children have teenagers of their own." -- Doug Larson
May each one of us embrace that hope promised by the Good News and learn how to be servants of it for others.
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Being Successful – Next Sunday reflection
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"Few things are more satisfying than seeing your children have teenagers of their own." -- Doug Larson
A life without love and without truth would not be life. – Pope Leo
We pray that all which has been created in and through Jesus will be honoured and preserved during this year’s Season of Creation.
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Seeing Differently – Next Sunday reflection
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"I am thankful the most important key in history was invented. It's not the key to your house, your car, your boat, your safety deposit box, your bike lock or your private community. It's the key to order, sanity, and peace of mind. The key is 'Delete.'" -- Elayne Boosler
We pray for those who, in imitation of the fishermen, have literally left everything to follow Christ, that they may remain faithful, cheerful and trusting.
We pray for refugees and asylum seekers still languishing in a limbo of uncertainty in Australia, that effective steps will be taken to settle their claims promptly and fairly.
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How to relate to God and each other with humility as taught by Jesus – last Sunday reflection
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"Surround yourself with people who know your worth. You don't need too many people to be happy, just a few REAL ones who can appreciate you for who you are." – ANON
May those in our families who are sick receive our support and be given the gift of healing.
We pray for the Catholic community in Australia, that the Social Justice statement on homelessness and mental ill-health will impel it to keep offering ‘signs of hope on the edge’.
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Dreadful thought: like the people of Nazareth we have the power to prevent miracles.
Let Love Live – Sunday reflection
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"Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for a kindness." -- Lucius Annaeus Seneca
May we develop our consciences carefully with the help of the Church, and so stand peacefully before God.
We pray for all who grieve parents, brothers, sisters and children killed in the world’s fields of war, that their anguish and pain will hasten an end to brutal bloodshed.
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Welcoming those who are rejected by others – Sunday reflection
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"The most radical thing any of us can do at this time is to be fully present to what is happening in the world." -- Joanna Macy
World Day of Prayer for Creation – May all of us be inspired to embrace this work of caring for our common home, and so give leadership in society.
We pray for the human family, that this day will inspire it to plant ‘seeds of peace and hope’ in a world under threat from rising temperatures and sea levels.
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Two life-sustaining virtues – Sunday reflection
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"Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent." -- Eleanor Roosevelt
We pray for those of the edge of our society, that the respect they are shown and the practical assistance which they are given, will give them hope for the future.
We pray for all who make use of social media to shape public opinion, that they choose to observe a strong code of ethics and high standard of truth.
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Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God. -- Leo Buscaglia
May each one of us recognise the gifts God has given us, appreciate them, and use them responsibility and generously.
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Resembling God – next Sunday reflection
Pope encourages politicians and civic leaders to grow in their faith
Society fails to uphold basic human rights to shelter and health care
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"Where there is plenty, charity is a duty, not a courtesy." -- Owen Feltham
May those who make false or dangerous promises change their behaviour and seek truth in all situations.
We pray for those in poor health within our families, our parish community and among our friends and acquaintances, that they will take heart from the loving care we offer them.
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A Unique Invitation – next Sunday reflection
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"Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world's grief. Do justly, now." -- Talmudic teaching
We pray that we may live this day in the presence of God, discovering the Divine in the prayer and worship of the Eucharist, in the poor and in creation, and in the dignity of every person we meet.
We pray for business managers in dioceses, parishes and church agencies, that they will fulfil their responsibilities with integrity and ensure that the church’s material resources serve its gospel mission.
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Living in joyful hope and dying in perfect trust – last Sunday reflection
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"We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives." -- John F. Kennedy
May we be not only generous, but even extravagant, in the love and respect which we give to others.
World Water Week - We pray that all of us will realise the critical role of water in addressing climate change, environmental degradation and biodiversity loss.
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Heaven’s Gate – last Sunday reflection
Social Justice Sunday -Signs of Hope on the Edge: Serving Homeless People with Mental Ill Health
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"The earth is the mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it." -- Chief Joseph
May we have as our priority in life a firm commitment to Jesus, and the practice of justice, mercy and good faith.
We pray for ceasefires in every place of bloodshed, hate and pain, that serious negotiations can be undertaken to end suffering and promote peace.
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Embodying God’s all-embracing love and God’s pathos for the least – Sunday reflection
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"May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears." -- Nelson Mandela
May we show our faith in action, work for love, and persevere with hope.
We pray for the global church, that its mission of proclaiming the good news to the world will be enhanced by the creative use of social media.
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What must I do to be saved? – Sunday reflection
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"Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths." -- Arnold Schwarzenegger
We pray for the family of nations, that members will work together, not against one another, in determining how best to respond to the challenge of mass migration.
We pray that societies will resist the temptation to confront each other for ethnic, political and religious reasons.
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"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." -- Maya Angelou
May we, above all else, be known for our love of neighbour, especially those who are needy and poor.
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A Person of Charity – next Sunday reflection
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"Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." -- Berthold Auerbach
With the prayers of Mary, Queen of Peace, may nations work to advance the cause of peace everywhere.
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The Narrow Gate – next Sunday reflection
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"There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate." -- Linda Grayson
May we prepare for the heavenly banquet wearing the garment of salvation, which is made of Christ’s virtues of compassion, kindness, patience, humility and love.
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Fire and the sword – a Gospel reading not for the fainthearted – last Sunday reflection
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"You don't have to be fearless, just don’t let fear stop you." -- Charlie Day
May we be not only generous, but even extravagant, in the love and respect which we give to others.
We pray for workers facing job losses or workplace disruption because of artificial intelligence, that their right to a secure livelihood will be justly upheld
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"Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes." -- Maggie Kuhn
May the Church not become distracted by its wealth, but always use its resources for the good of others, especially the poor and needy.
World Humanitarian Day - We pray for the staff and volunteers of humanitarian agencies, that this week’s United Nations observance will encourage them in their compassionate service of victims of violence, poverty and social upheaval.
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Setting the Earth on fire – Sunday homily.
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"You are a product of your environment. So choose the environment that will best develop you toward your objective. Analyse your life in terms of its environment. Are the things around you helping you toward success – or are they holding you back?" -- W. Clement Stone
May those who are caught up in seeking wealth and possessions realize how fragile are such gifts, and so search for that treasure in heaven, which is Christ Jesus.
We pray that no believer will lose sight of Jesus who leads us in our faith and brings it to fulfilment.
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Faithful discipleship in the face of existential risk – Sunday homily.
About the 2025 Social Justice Statement
Rose
Beynon; National Director of Policy and Research, St Vincent de Paul
Society
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"Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional." -- Haruki Murakami
We pray for each other that we will never lose sight of Jesus, but keep on running steadily the race we have started with great hope.
We pray for the church local and global, that like Jeremiah and Jesus it will dare to announce unwelcome truths boldly for salvation’s sake.
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