Commitment

Just a few thoughts

·       "With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts." -- Eleanor Roosevelt

·       May we become a gentler Church, a more merciful Church, a more humble Church, a more truthful Church, a more co-operative Church.

·       World NGO Day - We pray for the staff and volunteers of Non-Government Organisations, that this day will strengthen their resolve to serve the community and promote the wellbeing of all.

Reflections

ü A promise of fidelity

ü Commitment

ü Living His Way – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Providing patients with lethal chemicals to end their life is not health care

Musical Reflection

¯  Love One Another

Be at peace with one another

Just a few thoughts

·       "When two people love each other, they don’t look at each other, they look in the same direction." -- Ginger Rogers

·       We pray for an understanding of the importance of simple things in life which connect us to Christ and one another, like offering a glass of water to another person.

·       May all who have been harmed by others’ hatred and violence be freed from the dark desire for revenge and show mercy and forgiveness by the grace of God.

Reflections

ü Supporting the common good

ü How to Love – last Sunday reflection

ü Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Pope asks Christians to compare their daily lives to the lives of migrants

Musical Reflection

¯  Dwelling Place

Build bridges rather than draw boundaries

Just a few thoughts

·       "Quality is not an act, it is a habit." – Aristotle

·       May we live each day as a gift from the Lord, but also in the spirit that it may be our last, so that we are always ready to meet the Lord

·       We pray for the family of nations, that a new generation of leaders who shun blind ambition, historic rivalry and empire-building will arise and work together for world peace

Reflections

ü Fence sitters

ü Let’s be truly catholic (universal), by remaining open to the good that the Holy Spirit is working in the lives of those who don’t share our Catholic beliefs. True faith is not threatened by such things—instead it rejoices in the generosity of our all-loving God.

ü Love your enemy, because you are one

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Catholic Health calls for  greater protections for people in financial hardship

Ø Criticism or condemnation? The ethics of speech in times of war

Musical Reflection

¯  Make A Joyful Noise!

If anyone would be first………

 Just a few thoughts

·       "Quality is not an act, it is a habit." – Aristotle

·       "When two people love each other, they don’t look at each other, they look in the same direction." -- Ginger Rogers

·       In the leadership of the Church may there be no competition or the seeking of power or privilege, for all have been called to serve after the example of Jesus.

Reflections

ü Looking up at God with wordless trust

ü Wisdom may lead you down winding roads, but will bring you, at last, to the straight path.

ü Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Our Struggle with Love

Musical Reflection

¯  Glory and Praise to Our God

Trusting God

Just a few thoughts

·       "All of life's lessons you have been through is only a preparation for what is about to happen in your life. If the experience brings you joy, much wisdom has prepared you for this journey. If it brings you sorrow, remember lessons will keep striking you at your weakest point because that's what needs most strengthening." -- Brigitte Nicole

·       May the gift of wisdom shape the lives and hearts of all who choose to live with goodness and hope.

·       In everything he said and did, Jesus showed God’s boundless compassion

Reflections

ü Jesus spent long hours in prayer before and after his teaching and healing works.

ü Faith and unbelief

ü Sunday Homily by Frank Brennan

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Jesus and The Poor

Musical Reflection

¯  Let There Be Peace On Earth

Behold the Man”

 Just a few thoughts

·       "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take. Life is measured by the moments that take our breath away." -- Hilary Cooper

·       May Pope Francis receive the gift of healing at this time, and Archbishop Patrick be filled with the Spirit as he celebrates 10 years since being ordained a bishop next Wednesday.

Reflections

ü Australian Women Preach

ü Turning the other cheek is for people who have the power to retaliate but choose not to do so.

ü Be Merciful

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Stuck In Traffic

Musical Reflection

¯  The Lord Is Kind and Merciful

¯  Be Merciful

Do not lord it over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock.

Just a few thoughts

·       "What you do today can improve all your tomorrows." -- Ralph Marston

·       By keeping my eyes open for unexpected joys, I find the world gives back more than we sometimes think." -- Dolly Parton

·       May the faith of Christians in Jesus, the Christ of God, be deepened as we seek to shape the Church in holiness with a genuine priority for the poor.

Reflections

ü The Gospel is always about us, not about ‘them’

ü Who belongs to my flock?

ü Another Wisdom – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø The World Day of Social Justice

Ø Systemic changes needed to help the sick and suffering

Musical Reflection

¯  Where Charity and Love Prevail

We do not carry our cross alone.

Just a few thoughts

·       "Don't give up. Keep going. There is always a chance that you stumble onto something terrific. I have never heard of anyone stumbling over anything while he was sitting down." -- Ann Landers

·       May we learn the importance of following Jesus,  carrying our own cross with dignity, humility and hope.

·       We pray for an end to all forms of racial, religious or cultural prejudice, that the Australian community will provide a safe space for all to live peacefully together

Reflections

ü There is no such thing as a painless life

ü Letting go of one’s ego

ü Compassionate Love – reflection for next Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

Ø World Care Day 2025

Ø Top cardinal warns ‘arbitrariness’ of Trump actions is ‘dangerous’

Musical Reflection

¯  You Are Near

The Way and the Truth

Just a few thoughts

·       "Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it." -- Charles R. Swindoll

·       "Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other." -- Walter Elliot

·       May today’s United Nation’s World Day of Social Justice make us sensitive to the millions of workers who have become refugees or must find work beyond their own country in order to survive.

·       We pray for conferences of Catholic bishops in countries with autocratic and hostile leaders, that they will speak out with one voice in favour of fundamental human rights

Reflections

ü We should expect the truth to be very uncomfortable

ü Who is Jesus?

ü Who do I say Jesus is for me, for our world today?

ü What is poverty in spirit? Lessons from St Francis

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Living Catholic eNews

Musical Reflection

¯  A Rightful Place

 

Our understanding of Jesus is a gradual process and it never ends.

Just a few thoughts

·       "We need to find the courage to say no to the things and people that are not serving us if we want to rediscover ourselves and live our lives with authenticity." -- Barbara de Angelis

·       May the peoples of all nations learn to respect this planet and God’s creation, so that it will be preserved for future generations.

·       We pray for political leaders, media personnel and social influencers, that they will use their platforms to encourage respectful public debate, not divisive argument.

Reflections

ü Do not return to the village

ü Sight but not insight

ü Living the Beatitudes and witnessing to the globalisation of hope – Last Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø We need an inclusive approach to peace

Musical Reflection

¯  The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor

‘Do you not yet understand?’

Just a few thoughts

·       "It always seems impossible until it's done." -- Nelson Mandela

·       "Friends are those rare people who ask how we are, and then wait to hear the answer." -- Ed Cunningham

·       May we be attentive to the Gospel of Jesus, and, enlightened by the Holy Spirit, seek to understand it’s message.

Reflections

ü He held open the door of hope

ü Bridge building.

ü Who are the blessed? – Last Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø The Significance of Healing

Musical Reflection

¯  Praise The Lord My Soul

Seeking Wisdom

Just a few thoughts

·       "Don't forget to tell yourself positive things daily! You must love yourself internally to glow externally" -- Hannah Bronfman

·       May we reflect upon our own lives, and if there is anger in our hearts, examine it’s source and turn it into an energy for good.

·       We pray for Pope Francis and all teachers of wisdom, that they will inspire many to find their hearts’ true desires and make choices that are life-giving.

Reflections

ü We know the way we have to go.

ü Our task is implementing the Kingdom

ü Frank Brennan’s Sunday Homily

The Signs Of The Times

Ø The Synod and the Australian Church – where to now?

Ø Majority of voters want humane approach to refugees

Musical Reflection

¯  How Can I Keep From Singing