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.

Reflections

• The world is still dictated by the might of the military-industrial complex rather than by dialogue and diplomacy.

• Truth, justice, and the courage required to stand for what is right.

• Victory Over Death– Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Remember: this war was not authorised by the UN; it was not authorised by the US Congress; and it is not supported by the American people.

• Stations of the Cross – Tranmere

Musical Reflection

• I Know That My Redeemer Lives

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.

Reflections

• The weak can never forgive, forgiveness is the attribute of the strong. --Mahatma Gandhi,

• No Limit to God's Forgiveness

• Thirsting for living water – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Just wars do not exist!

• Stations of the Cross

Musical Reflection

• There Is A Wideness in Gods Mercy

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

Reflections

• People do unspeakable horrors in the name of religion.

• Called into a Much Bigger World

• A journey of vulnerable trust, solidarity and covenantal fidelity – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• For many young Australians, democracy not the automatic option

• Stations of the Cross

Musical Reflection

• The Glory of These Forty Days

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.

Reflections

• Two-Minute Homily

• Inclusive, and compassionate. communities

• Frank Brennan Homily – next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Storms We Cannot Weather

• When is an illegal war morally defensible?

Musical Reflection

• The Deeper River

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

Reflections

• A prodigal father.

• There is always room for change

• A Worthless Woman – next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Cathedral spectacular

• Is Australia’s support for the Iran strike a retreat from principle?

Musical Reflection

• Peace Train

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.

Reflections

• Listening to the right people

• Who would He see as “cornerstones” or “keystones” in 2026?

• God is Better – next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• We have been here before – and we never learn

• The Meaning of Jesus’ Suffering

Musical Reflection

• Heal The World

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 invisible poor

• Who Lies At Our Gates?

• Softening the Heart – next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Seek solutions without weapons – Pope Leo

• Australia’s shameless support for the US attack on Iran makes us gullible, duplicitous, or both

Musical Reflection

• One day, one day, one day

Lording it over them

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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.

Reflections

• Status seekers

• God bless all who serve

• Fasting and penance are nothing if they do not lead us to an increase in charity – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Pope Leo speaks about Vatican II teachings

• St Patricia Pak Poy RSM. – Rest in peace

Musical Reflection

• Fragile

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

• “If you don't love people, for God's sake don't preach!”

• Let us say what we believe and practice what we say.

• Go forth! – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Bishops call for peace as Middle East conflict escalates

• Here are a number of articles providing insights on the Iran war

Musical Reflection

• War To Peace

• Benedictus

Gossip

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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

Reflections

• Do not judge, and you will not be judged yourselves

• Allow Mercy To Heal

• Embracing the security of insecurity – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Peace not built with mutual threats or death-dealing arms – Pope Leo

Musical Reflection

• Let there be peace on earth

A glimpse of glory

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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.

Reflections

• Frank Brennan homily

• Two Minute Homily

• Mountain top experiences

The Signs Of The Times

• Different Kinds of Glory

Musical Reflection

• Peace on Earth