Monday, March 23, 2026

God’s justice

Just a few thoughts

  • "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

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The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Catacombs

Just a few thoughts

  • 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.

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The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Saturday, March 21, 2026

The drama of salvation

Just a few thoughts

  • 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.

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The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Forgiven people must become forgiving people!

Just a few thoughts

  • 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.

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The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Monday, March 9, 2026

Anger

Just a few thoughts

  • 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

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The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Sunday, March 8, 2026

God as a source of “living water.

Just a few thoughts

  • 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.

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The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Seeing beyond death to glory.

Just a few thoughts

  • "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

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The Signs Of The Times
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Friday, March 6, 2026

Violence and greed


 Just a few thoughts

  • 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.

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The Signs Of The Times
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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Indulgence & Indifference

Just a few thoughts

  • "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.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Lording it over them

Just a few thoughts

  • "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.

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The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Hierarchies of superiority

Just a few thoughts

  • "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.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Monday, March 2, 2026

Gossip

Just a few thoughts

  • "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

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Sunday, March 1, 2026

A glimpse of glory

Just a few thoughts

  • "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.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Loving enemies

Just a few thoughts

  • "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.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Friday, February 27, 2026

the deeper underlying causes of things

Just a few thoughts

  • "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.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Thursday, February 26, 2026

The sure foundation

Just a few thoughts

  • "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

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The Signs Of The Times
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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Accepting the message of Christ

Just a few thoughts

  • 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.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Fear dominating debate.

Just a few thoughts

  • "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.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Monday, February 23, 2026

Daily perseverance

Just a few thoughts

  • 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.

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The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection

Sunday, February 22, 2026

The way of love, which is deep, unspectacular, and powerless.

Just a few thoughts

  • 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.

Reflections
The Signs Of The Times
Musical Reflection