Politicians have no specific training for their job. Nobody should be intimidated by them.

Just a few thoughts

• "Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us." Samuel Smiles

• "We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children." -- Native American Proverb

• We pray for all who dare to become public advocates for justice, that they will be endowed with the courage, determination and skills they need to uphold the cause of right.

Reflections

• John is an example to us of integrity

• Where ambition and ego override truth…….

• Who cares? – next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Pope and 120,000 young pilgrims call for peace in the world

• Working families seeking help push homeless services to the brink

Musical Reflection

• They'll Know We Are Christians By Our Love