Just a few thoughts
"The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said." -- Peter Drucker
"Treat everyone with respect and kindness. Period. No exceptions." -- Kiana Tom
We pray that the rich traditions of the Church may be treasured, and combined with new insights into the scriptures and our understanding of human nature, old and new will be one, held in harmony.
Reflections
Our Other Desires – next Sunday reflection
Musical Reflection
Just a few thoughts
"Here are the values that I stand for: honesty, equality, kindness, compassion, treating people the way you want to be treated and helping those in need. To me, those are traditional values." -- Ellen DeGeneres
May we, as we await the glory of God, see him among us in the lives of those who love us, and on the faces of the poor and needy.
We pray for child protection workers, that with solid support from colleagues and mentors they will fulfil their challenging task of keeping children safe and well
Reflections
Ignore the penny catechism on prayer: it is pure gift – last Sunday reflection
Musical Reflection
Just a few thoughts
If you are looking for the Kingdom of Heaven, look no further than the parts of God’s creation that you encounter in your daily life.
May the violence and distress which are sapping the energies and hopes of the people of the land of Martha, Mary and Lazarus will give way to a just peace, reunion of separated family, release of hostages and prisoners and healing for the sick and injured.
We pray for all whose love is life-giving for us, that we will treasure the gift of their affection and be ever thankful for the blessing of friendship.
Reflections
"Ask and you will receive." Really? – Sunday reflection
Musical Reflection
Just a few thoughts
"I've learned through the years that it's not where you live, it's the people who surround you that make you feel at home." -- J.B. McGee
We pray for parents, teachers and pastors, that they will lead children by example in the practice of daily prayer
May the Spirit of Jesus permeate the whole Church so that it becomes known as a community of genuine love.
Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection
Just a few thoughts
"Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive." -- Howard Thurman
As Jesus taught his disciples how to pray, may grandparents and the elderly show the path of prayer to succeeding generations so that we all recognise God as our Father.
Reflections
Frank Brennan homily – Sunday reflection
A Fairer Tax and Welfare System 2025 – Vinnies Report
What would the good Samaritan do today? – An American perspective
Musical Reflection
Just a few thoughts
"Don't wait for the stars to align. Reach up and rearrange them the way you want." -- Pharrell Williams
"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." -- T.S. Eliot
We pray for women in the church, that every door possible will be laid open to enable them to offer their gifts of leadership, witness and service to the whole community.
Reflections
Ask, Ask, Ask, Ask, Ask – Sunday reflection
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection
Just a few thoughts
"Your life isn't behind you; your memories are behind you. Your life is ALWAYS ahead of you. Today is a new day. Seize it!" -- Steve Maraboli
May we accept that we must share the cup of the Lord’s suffering in order to share the joy of his glory.
We pray for workers in essential industries, especially those employed in dangerous, demanding and unpopular work, that they will be justly appreciated for their service.
Reflections
On Behalf of Justice – Next Sunday reflection
Musical Reflection
Just a few thoughts
"Life is like a camera. Just focus on what's important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don't turn out — take another shot." -- Anon
May Christians recognise the presence of God in prayer, and on the faces of the poor and oppressed of the world.
We pray for the church in Australia, that the practice of synodality will take root in every diocese, parish and organisation across the nation.
Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection
Just a few thoughts
"The secrets of success are a good wife and a steady job. My wife told me." -- Howard Nemerov
May bishops, priests and deacons, ordained to preach the word of God, prepare their homilies with prayer, careful attention, sound knowledge and pastoral love.
We pray for the leaders of nations, that they will increase, not cut off, the flow of humanitarian aid on which many millions rely on to survive and to care for their children.
Reflections
Going beyond acceptable limits – Sunday reflection
Musical Reflection
Just a few thoughts
"Blessed are the hearts that can bend; they shall never be broken." -- Albert Camus
“Always laugh when you can; it is cheap medicine.” -- Lord Byron
We pray for all women in the Church, that inspired by St Mary Magdalene, the Apostle to the Apostles, they will give witness to the Risen Christ by their faith and love.
Reflections
Welcoming God – Sunday reflection
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection
Just a few thoughts
"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." -- Marcel Proust
May we, this day, see God at work around us, in creation and in the people we meet.
Reflections
Formed into a community of radical hospitality – Sunday reflection
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection
Just a few thoughts
"When you get little, you want more. When you get more, you desire even more. But when you lose everything, you realize little was enough." – Anon
We pray for the leaders of nations, that they will increase, not cut off, the flow of humanitarian aid on which many millions rely on to survive and to care for their children.
We pray that our faith will always be centred upon the mystery of Christ among us, our hope of glory, so that like Martha and Mary we can combine the activity of charity with the silence of prayer.
Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection
Just a few
thoughts
·
"Freedom begins between the ears." --
Edward Abbey
·
We pray for every country where people are
exhausted through war and violence, that God will raise up leaders, women and
men, energetic in the cause of peace.
·
We pray for the sick of our parish and families,
that the healing of Jesus may give them peace and hope.
Reflections
ü How do we
respond to opposition and injustice
ü Love,
Justice, and Housework – Sunday reflection
The Signs Of
The Times
Ø A
legacy to care for all of God’s creation
Ø Three
dead after Israeli tank fires on Gaza Catholic church
Musical
Reflection
Just a few
thoughts
·
"The greatest gift is not being afraid to
question." -- Ruby Dee
·
"Your best teacher is your last
mistake." -- Ralph Nader
·
Let us pray that as the Sabbath was originally a
day to give thanks to God for the gift of creation, we will work together to
preserve and enhance our planet, our common home.
Reflections
ü I
desire mercy and not sacrifice
The Signs Of
The Times
Ø Jesus
advocates an identity characterized by solidarity, sensitivity, and nonviolence
Musical
Reflection
Just a few
thoughts
·
"If we want to avoid the suffering of
someone leaving us, we will never experience the joy of loving. And love is
stronger than fear, life stronger than death, hope stronger than despair. We
have to trust that the risk of loving is always worth taking." -- Henri
J.M. Nouwen
·
We pray for those who are over burdened with the
worries of life that through faith
they may find courage and hope.
Reflections
ü The
ego is incapable of humility.
ü Present to God –
next Sunday reflection
The Signs Of
The Times
Ø Great
expectations for implementing the Synod on Synodality
Musical
Reflection
Just a few
thoughts
·
“We’re all just walking each other home.” -- Ram
Dass
·
May every effort to end the war between the
Palestine and Israel be grounded in respect and justice, free from all
exploitation, accompanied with the release of hostages and prisoners.
·
We pray for our parish and school community,
that we will all encourage one another to love God and neighbour with all our
heart and mind and soul and strength.
Reflections
ü A
parable that has suffered from being known too well
The Signs Of
The Times
Ø Need
for reform of aged care system has reached a critical point
Ø Purgatory
as Purification Through Love
Musical
Reflection
Just a few
thoughts
·
"Attention is the rarest and purest form of
generosity." -- Simone Weil
·
May the babies and infants, victim of the wars
in the Holy Land and Ukraine, through religious persecution in Nigeria and the
repression of the people of Myanmar, be given the chance to survive, live and
flourish.
·
We pray for the church, that in our war-torn
world it will be a vibrant sign of the Christ in whom all things have been
reconciled in peace.
Reflections
ü Led
by the truth in our hearts – last Sunday reflection
The Signs Of
The Times
Ø The
story most Israelis are not allowed to hear
Ø New
Vatican document calls Catholics to move forward together for synodality
Musical
Reflection
Just a few
thoughts
·
"The answers you seek never come when the
mind is busy; they come when the mind is still, when silence speaks
loudest." -- Leon Brown
·
May all peoples cease to do evil, learn to do
good and search for justice as we pray for all trapped in the nightmare of war,
oppression and hunger.
·
We pray for unheralded Good Samaritans who care
for the needy with no thought of recognition or reward, that they will be
blessed for their humble goodness.
Reflections
ü Christianity
is outward-looking
ü As
disciples of Jesus, we are called to be a countercultural force -a community
The Signs Of
The Times
Ø Caring
for others is the supreme law: Pope
Ø Government
urged to adopt a strong climate pollution reduction plan
Musical
Reflection
Just a few
thoughts
·
"Do not wait for leaders; do it alone,
person to person." -- Mother Teresa
·
May we have the courage to recognise that our
neighbour is everyone in need, and so with deep justice and charity come to
their aid in whatever way that is possible
·
We pray for our global neighbours cruelly
deprived of their daily bread, that the world community will unite in sharing
its abundance with them.
Reflections
The Signs Of
The Times
Ø Climate
Justice And Ecological Conversion
Ø What
Is the Source of Your Joy?
Musical
Reflection
