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You have to go through the falling down in order to learn to walk. It helps to know that you can survive it. -- Carol Burnett
We pray for all who suffer from heart diseases and for the medical teams who care for them on this World Heart Day.
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The Labourers In The Vineyard – reflection for Last Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
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Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon. -- Doug Larson
May the Holy Archangels and Angels watch over all the people of the Middle East so that they can move out of the darkness of war and enter into the light of God’s peace and justice.
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Hone our hearts to discern God's will – reflection for This Sunday
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The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence. -- Denis Waitley
May we have a spirit of detachment from our possessions, abilities and comforts, so that when these are taken from us we can still bless the name of the Lord as did Job long ago.
We pray for parents, that they will have the wisdom they need to enable their children to use social media safely and fruitfully.
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God’s radical love reaches the forgotten and discarded – reflection for This Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
Don Dunstan’s cookbook and the lost ambition of social democracy
Public support for intervention on social media, AI: Gillard
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You can’t move mountains by whispering at them. – Pink
May refugees and migrants, who have bought to our land and to our Church, a rich diversity of culture and faith, of resilience and hope, be welcomed as sisters and brothers, as together we shape this country into a place of harmony where racism has no place.
We pray for the whole human family, that a groundswell of conversion will inspire all people to serve the cause of unity in our fractured world.
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Frank Brennan’s Homily – reflection for This Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
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I can’t give you a sure-fire formula for success, but I can give you a formula for failure: Try to please everybody all the time. -- Herbert Bayard Swope
May this International Day for the Elimination of Nuclear Weapons be taken seriously by the leaders of all nations, especially those who possess them or desire them.
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Motivation – reflection for next Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
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Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity. -- Henry Van Dyke
May Pope Leo’s visit to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Headquarters, UNESCO, advance cooperation in all these fields so as to advance the enrichment of all peoples
We pray for couples preparing for marriage, that they will reflect deeply on the commitment they are making and lay a sound foundation for a lifetime of mutual love
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Beyond Words – reflection for next Sunday
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I’d rather look forward and dream, than look backward and regret. -- James Van Praagh
May the crews of ships trapped in the Gulf of Hormuz and the Red Sea because of the wars affecting the Middle East, be protected from harm, receive the food and medical care they need and be sustained in their mental health.
We pray for housing industry and government policy-makers, that they will work together to find the best way of addressing the housing crisis
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More Deeply Alive – reflection for next Sunday
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No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another. -- Charles Dickens
May we be granted the grace to be protected from falsehood and lies.
We pray for the executives of social media and artificial intelligence enterprises, that they will ensure their operations do not exploit the vulnerable, sow division or inflame grievance
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The Weaver Poem – reflection
The Signs Of The Times
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Nurture your sense of self, who you are in your own eyes, not as seen through the eyes of others. -- Julia Gillard
May good people hear the cry of the poor and gladly and generously come to their aid.
We pray for the human family, that the growing gap between the ultra-wealthy few and the many poor will be bridged by a peaceful global revolution of justice.
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People over profits – reflection for This Sunday
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One’s dignity may be assaulted, vandalized, and cruelly mocked, but cannot be taken away unless it is surrendered. -- Michael J. Fox
May the Gospel of Jesus Christ be proclaimed by the Church as the source of new life, and never be used as a means to oppress or intimidate people.
We pray for the people of every land sorely afflicted by war, that this week’s UN observances for peace (21 September) and the elimination of nuclear weapons (26 September) will renew their hope for an end to violence.
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Embracing God’s unconventional way – reflection for This Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
CSSA joins call to raise minimum age of criminal responsibility to 14 years
WA builds more prison beds as Closing the Gap goes backwards
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I look to the future because that’s where I’m going to spend the rest of my life. -- George Burns
May we, who receive everything from God, show generosity to others, especially to the poor, the lonely and the apprehensive.
We pray for all employers, that they ensure their workers are paid justly and are provided with safe and healthy working conditions.
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Frank Brennan Homily – reflection for This Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
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I would rather fail in a cause that will ultimately triumph than triumph in a cause that will ultimately fail. -- Woodrow Wilson
May more efforts be made by the free nations of the world to secure a good and safe future for the refugees languishing in camps in many places because of war and natural disasters.
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Just Imagine – reflection for Next Sunday
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Life always offers you a second chance. It's called tomorrow. – Anon
May real efforts be made to correct imbalance in the workplace because of gender, age and discrimination, as we observed International Equal Pay Day.
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The Power of Powerlessness – reflection for Next Sunday
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A fit body, a calm mind, a house full of love. These things cannot be bought — they must be earned. -- Naval Ravikant
We pray for all who are sick in hospital, in aged care facilities and at home, that they will receive the best of care and kindness as we mark World Patient Safety Day.
We pray for autocrats moved to war by hate, ambition, greed or revenge. May they admit their wrongdoing and be converted to the way of peace.
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Children Before God – reflection for Next Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
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It’s so important to cultivate an attitude that allows us to maintain hope. Hope can make a great difference to how we respond to problems and difficulties. It’s hope that motivates us to get out of bed and carry on with our lives — the hope that we will eventually be able to achieve our aspiration for happiness, the hope that somehow we’ll be able to overcome the obstacles we face — it’s hope that keeps us alive. -- Dalai Lama
May we seek to develop in our lives the virtues of faith, hope and charity, especially toward our senior citizens, as we observe National Dementia Week.
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Forgiveness from the heart is the polar opposite of resentment and its only antidote – reflection for Last Sunday
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The negativity of the world can’t put you down unless you allow it to get inside you. -- Goi Nasu
May those who stand alongside people who suffer, especially affected in different ways by war, natural disasters, poverty or loneliness, do so with love, offering support and encouragement.
International Day of Democracy -We pray for citizens in the world’s democratic nations. May they value, protect and exercise their rights.
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Work toward a civilization of love – reflection for this Sunday
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Kites rise highest against the wind - not with it. -- Winston Churchill
May the Church preach Christ crucified and so show the world that love does not come to an end.
We pray for the multitude of Australians in the long queue for home care or aged care. May urgent reforms to the system enable them to receive timely and adequate support.
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Embracing forgiveness and reconciliation in times of division – reflection for this Sunday
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All of your energy should go into building better habits, not chasing better results. -- James Clear
In all of our relationships within families, with neighbours and fellow students may we share the responsibility of caring for children and teenagers with a profound respect.
We pray for Christian communities around the world. May the Season of Creation deepen their gratitude for nature and spur them to care for the earth, our common home.
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Frank Brennan’s Homily – reflection for Next Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
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The first job of leadership is to love people. Leadership without love is manipulation -- Rick Warren
May we listen to what Christ tells us, and act on his word with integrity.
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The Challenge of Forgiveness – reflection for Next Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
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Advocating for justice can feel overwhelming. The problems are massive, systemic, and deeply entrenched. But every small act—every starfish saved—matters. -- Ken Breniman
May we be honest about ourselves - our shortcomings, failures, sins and weaknesses - so that we can better appreciate God’s loving mercy toward us.
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Mercy and Justice – reflection for Next Sunday
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Wanting to be someone else is a waste of who you are. -- Kurt Cobain
We pray for people of all faiths that they may discover Jesus’ golden rule: treat others as you would like them to treat you, also enshrined in their own religious teachings.
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Dinner and a Show – reflection for Next Sunday
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One of the greatest regrets in life is being what others would want you to be, rather than being yourself. -- Shannon L. Alder
May the poor and hungry be a primary concern of Christians, so that we learn how to be just toward others and relieve human suffering.
We pray for school and college principals. May they fulfil their weighty responsibilities with integrity and find their role of leadership deeply satisfying.
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Ever More Perfect – reflection for Next Sunday
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Great leaders have three things; inner light, inner vision, and inner strength. -- Amit Ray
May peace come to the land of Mary’s birth so that Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Druze people can put aside all bitterness and live together in justice and harmony.
We pray thankfully for all who are shining examples of neighbourly love. May they inspire us to be as generous of heart.
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Is love a debt? – reflection for This Sunday
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If you believe in a cause, be willing to stand up for that cause with a million people or by yourself. -- Otis S. Johnson
May we be sensitive to the needs of those who live with disabilities, and find ways to make life easier and more comfortable for them.
We pray for church communities and their governing bodies. May synodal practice bear the good fruit of mutual encouragement and healthy accountability.
Reflections
At the core of our daily living is the chance to do good for someone who is in need.
Renewed commitment and shared responsibility for our common home – reflection for This Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
Comment - When a homily connects the Sunday scripture directly to real-world issues like social justice, environmental stewardship, and safeguarding, it can make the liturgy feel incredibly relevant and alive.
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When there is a hill to climb, don’t think that waiting will make it smaller – Anon
May this ‘Season of Creation’, which runs through September, unite us in the prayer intention of Pope Leo this month: “For a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.”
May fathers and father-figures receive blessings from God this day, be confident in their role, receive respect from their children, and be supported in their needs.
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Frank Brennan’s Homily – reflection for This Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
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The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -- Nelson Mandela
May those who are cursed by others, not seek revenge, but reply with a blessing.
We pray for journalists endangered by reporting on conflicts and corruption, that they will stay brave and safe.
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Challenge in Community – reflection for Next Sunday
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Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a smile to someone's face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let go of my anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love? These are the real questions. I must trust that the little bit of love that I sow now will bear many fruits, here in this world and the life to come. -- Henri Nouwen
We pray that our Australian grain farms, orchards, vineyards, and fish farms will be fruitful, and that bee hives, livestock, birds and native animals will be protected from the further spread of Bird Flu and other diseases.
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How good it is. – reflection for Next Sunday
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Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other. -- John F. Kennedy
May this month dedicated to the care of creation help nations to seek peace in the face of so much destruction of our world, people and the environment, caused by today’s weapons.
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He sent me this heavy cross just at the time when I was strong enough to bear it
The Awkward Bits – reflection for Next Sunday
The Signs Of The Times
Engage in current events with your heart: -- Pope Leo
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