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"Cleaning your house while your kids are still growing up is like shoveling the walk before it stops snowing." --Phyllis Diller
May the work of Caritas Australia, made possible through Project Compassion, continue to unite us against poverty.
We pray for the world-wide people of God. May they demonstrate to their neighbours the life-giving power of the Spirit of Christ
If only we will believe – Sunday reflection
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As a leader, it’s a major responsibility on your shoulders to practice the behavior you want others to follow. -- Himanshu Bhatia
May the many people who are traumatized, left homeless, suffering injuries and left grieving in the many places of war and violence across the globe be embraced by the love of God and our prayers.
We pray for spiritual directors, counsellors and therapists, that their wisdom and skill will open pathways to fuller life for all who seek their help.
Frank Brennan– Sunday reflection
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Welcome back all. I have spent 10 days in the royal Adelaide Hospital, experiencing great pain as a result of broken ribs. Received great care, but my broken ribs told me in no uncertain terms that my bed was lousy! Now preparing for 8 weeks of rib repairs.
Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it. -- Dwight D. Eisenhower
May those who find themselves in situations where they have no leader, or priest, or prophet, through sincere prayer, discover that Christ is always present to them
We pray for all who have leading roles to play in the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. May they listen carefully, discern the truth wisely, judge impartially and serve the nation with integrity.
Truth, justice, and the courage required to stand for what is right.
Victory Over Death– Sunday reflection
Stations of the Cross – Tranmere
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Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it. -- Dwight D. Eisenhower
May tthose who find themselves in situations where they have no leader, or priest, or prophet, through sincere prayer, discover that Christ is always present to them
We pray for all who have leading roles to play in the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. May they listen carefully, discern the truth wisely, judge impartially and serve the nation with integrity.
The weak can never forgive, forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. --Mahatma Gandhi,
Thirsting for living water – Sunday reflection
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“My mother always told me I wouldn’t amount to anything because I procrastinate. I said, ‘Just wait.’” -- Judy Tenuta
May the terrible situation across the Middle East be resolved through wise and just diplomacy so that the suffering will come to end.
We pray for those who in these changing times have lost their way in life. May they be blessed with wise and patient companions to guide them home to their hearts
A journey of vulnerable trust, solidarity and covenantal fidelity – Sunday reflection
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If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you’ll never get it done. -- Bruce Lee
We pray on this International Women’s Day that their dignity will always be respected, receive the justice of health care, shelter and education, and liberation from war and all violence.
We pray for a new generation of world leaders. May the Spirit of God raise up men and women who have the power to bring wars to an end and keep the planet safe and healthy.
Frank Brennan Homily – next Sunday reflection
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"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." -- Michael Jordan
May the Holy Spirit burn from our hearts any feeling of resentment which we might harbour towards anyone who has hurt or upset us, especially within our families.
War is the failure of politics and humanity --Antonio Spadaro SJ
A Worthless Woman – next Sunday reflection
Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm -- Publilius Syrus
We pray that Christians across the globe, participating in this Annual Ecumenical Day of Prayer on the first Friday of March, will be united in Jesus, and seek peace, justice, and truth for all people.
God is Better – next Sunday reflection
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"If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present." -- Lao Tzu
We pray that Pope Leo’s commitment to the poor will move the Church to make the needs of the poor a priority of service, especially throughout Lent in Australia with the help of Project Compassion.
We pray for international leaders and all whose wealth and status gives them unchecked power over others. May they renounce the idol of tyranny and become agents of God’s new world.
Softening the Heart – next Sunday reflection
Seek solutions without weapons – Pope Leo
Australia’s shameless support for the US attack on Iran makes us gullible, duplicitous, or both
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"Ever consider what pets must think of us? I mean, here we come back from a grocery store with the most amazing haul — chicken, pork, half a cow. They must think we're the greatest hunters on Earth!" -- Anne Tyler
May those who in the Church are fired with a selfish ambition for power, money or honours, heed the call of Pope Leo and seek to be humble in the service of God’s people.
We pray for the families of all victims of war in the world so far this year, whether innocent casualties or combatants. May the weight of grief not break their hearts.
Fasting and penance are nothing if they do not lead us to an increase in charity – Sunday reflection
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"For what it's worth ... it's never too late, or in my case too early, to be whoever you want to be. There's no time limit. Start whenever you want. You can change or stay the same. There are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people who have a different point of view. I hope you live a life you're proud of, and if you're not, I hope you have the courage to start all over again." -- Benjamin Button
May all who are tempted to make a show of their religious practices learn how to be humble in their love of God and of neighbour.
Go forth! – Sunday reflection
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"I am old but I am forever young at heart. We are always the same age inside. Know that you are the perfect age. Each year is special and precious, you can only live it once. Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many!" -- Richard Gere
May we all seek that conversion of heart this Lent, through which we face the reality of our sin and experience the forgiveness of Christ.
We pray for international leaders and all whose wealth and status gives them unchecked power over others. May they renounce the idol of tyranny and become agents of God’s new world
Embracing the security of insecurity – Sunday reflection
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"Bad news is: You cannot make people like, love, understand, validate, accept or be nice to you. You can't control them either. Good news is: It doesn't matter." – Anon
During this Lent may we rely on the power of God to bring us to holiness for God’s own purpose and grace.
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"Listen earnestly to anything your children want to tell you, no matter what. If you don't listen eagerly to the little stuff when they are little, they won't tell you the big stuff when they are big, because to them all of it has always been big stuff." -- Catherine M. Wallace
May those who are collating the contributions of all who participated in the Dialogue Week in preparation for the Diocesan Synod do so prayerfully, accurately and patiently.
May we have in our hearts the power of God’s love so that we ourselves can love, even our enemies.
The Promises of God – next Sunday reflection
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"The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return." -- Eden Ahbez
May communities across the Archdiocese, sharing this Dialogue Week in preparation for the Diocesan Synod value the truth that we are one in Christ and so be confident as they share their thoughts and insights with each other.
…forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us…
Listening to Jesus – next Sunday reflection
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"Other people and other things can stop you temporarily. You are the only one who can do it permanently." -- Zig Ziglar
We pray for Archbishop Patrick as he celebrates the 11th anniversary of his Ordination as bishop today, that he will be clothed in holiness, wisdom and compassion as, in this Dialogue Week, he now leads us toward the Diocesan Synod.
We pray that we will live by the golden rule given to us by Jesus and found in many other religions, through which we treat others as we would like them to treat us
On the Road to Life – next Sunday reflection
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You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing you think you cannot do. -- Eleanor Roosevelt
May this Dialogue Week, gathering together parishes and ethnic communities, schools and colleges, religious and the Churches places of care, help make fruitful the Diocesan Synod.
Our whole life’s quest: to set our hearts on God – Sunday reflection
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"Instead of a sign that says: 'Do not disturb' I need one that says: 'Already disturbed, proceed with caution.'" – Anon
May everyone who is participating in this Dialogue Week across the Archdiocese in preparation for the Diocesan Synod will feel a sense of hope as they share deeply and prayerfully.
May this day, marking the beginning of the 5th year of the Russian -Ukrainian war, unite us in fervent prayer for peace and justice, reconciliation and also consolation for all traumatised.
Daughters and sons of God – Sunday reflection
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Leadership is lifting a person's vision to high sights, the raising of a person's performance to a higher standard, the building of a personality beyond its normal limitations. -- Peter Drucker
May the strangers in our midst, especially those who are refugees and those whose status is unclear, be welcomed, treated with respect, and given the opportunity to see their dreams fulfilled.
We pray for the members of our parish community. May we help each other pray more deeply, give more generously, and fast more faithfully through this season of Lent.
A time to be tested, renewed and transformed – Sunday reflection
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Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it becomes your destiny. -- Lao Tzu
May this Dialogue Week, gathering together parishes and ethnic communities, schools and colleges, religious and Church places of care, help make fruitful the Diocesan Synod.
We pray for all the followers of Jesus. May they relish the gift of Lent and choose to be renewed in faith and mission.
Temptation – Sunday reflection
