Take up your cross—whatever it may be.

Just a few thoughts

• "To be one, to be united is a great thing. But to respect the right to be different is maybe even greater." – Bono

• We pray for all Australians, that today’s feast of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop will inspire us to care for the poor, especially young children and vulnerable women.

• May all who live in Australia, placed under the patronage of St Mary of the Cross, grow in respect for one another, have a concern for the poor, and work together to make Australia an hospitable and safe nation.

Reflections

• Mary MacKillop -an agent of action

• No Need to be Afraid – reflection for next Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

• The Nicene Creed

• No one left behind? Only if we act now

Musical Reflection

• From Penola's Plains