Sunday, March 14, 2021

Come to the light

Just a few thoughts

·         The Role of the Priest  --  Taken from the writings of Denis Edwards

Reflection.

ü  Returning To Where We Started  --  Fr Richard Leonard

The Signs Of The Times

Ø  An open letter to Pope Francis on the anniversary of his election

Musical Reflection

¯ What Wondrous Love is This

¯ God So Loved The World  --  John Stainer

¯ We Are the Light of the World  --  Jean A. Greif

Bits & Pieces

1883  --   First train to Aldgate

Saturday, March 13, 2021

All who humble themselves will be exalted

Just a few thoughts

·         Sorry about being a bit late. I was enjoying the first autumn rain so much!!!

·         What does it mean to be justified? It means that the tax collector had a clear conscience and was grounded in the truth. He knew his need for mercy, begged for it and received it. He did not lie to himself, to others or to God. 

·         Whose rule of law?

Reflection.

ü  The tax collector, not the Pharisee, went home justified

The Signs Of The Times

Ø  JobSeeker discussions need to tell the whole story

Ø  A Community of Holy People  --  Fr Richard Rohr

Musical Reflection

¯ “Don’t Let Go”

¯ Open My Eyes

¯ Benedictus

Bits & Pieces

1860  --  Overland Corner Hotel

 

Friday, March 12, 2021

All the evils of this world are brought about by lack of love for God and for our neighbours

Just a few thoughts

·         Join the Sisters Of St Joseph today in preparation for the Feast of St Joseph on 19 March

·         Stories of religious women on International Women’s Day

·         All In This Together?    A very important issue to be discussed,

Reflection.

ü  "You are not far from the kingdom of God."

ü  To love God and our neighbour with all our hearts

The Signs Of The Times

Ø  The courage to pay attention  --  Fr Andrew Hamilton

Ø  A Gospel Lens  --  Fr Richard Rohr

Musical Reflection

¯ "My Life is in Your Hands"

¯ Look at the World  --  John Rutter

¯ Hymns Collection for Lent - Piano/Violin

Bits & Pieces

v  March for Justice

Monday 15 March, 12noon;  Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga
RSVP here!

v  1960  --  Adelaide Festival of Arts

v  1930  --  Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian nationalist movement, began the Salt March, a nonviolent protest against British rule that brought him international attention.

 

Thursday, March 11, 2021

Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste

Just a few thoughts

·         More than one hundred Australian faith communities will ‘sound the alarm’ for the climate as part of a major global multi-faith Day of Action on Thursday 11 March at 11am local time.

·         Ministry to the Sick and Dying

·         Milestone for Plenary Council  --  Southern Cross

Reflection.

ü  We may be saints or sinners – it does not matter.  God can and does use any channel to reach us.

ü  ‘Listen to my voice’

The Signs Of The Times

Ø  Charities bracing for ‘woeful’ JobSeeker increase  --  CathNews

Ø  Overcoming Contact Bias  --  Fr Richard Rohr

Musical Reflection

¯ Remember Not the Things of the Past

¯ Benedictus  --  Karl Jenkins -

Bits & Pieces

v 2011: Fukushima Earthquake and Tsunami  --  10 years on and this nuclear disaster has still not been resolved.

v Logic will get you from a to b. Imagination will take you everywhere.  --  Albert Einstein

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

No truly loving act can ever be sinful, although at times it may violate the letter of a law.

Just a few thoughts

·         Catholic women invited to national consultation

·         International Women’s Day  --  Caritas Australia

Reflection.

ü  I have not come to abolish the Law and the Prophets but to complete them

The Signs Of The Times

Ø  Hutt St Centre upgrade a godsend  --  Southern Cross

Ø  Abortion bill prompts plea for action  --  Southern Cross

Musical Reflection

¯ By The Waters Of Babylon  --  beautiful!

¯ Just a closer walk with thee  --  Makes me feel good!

¯ Counting Every Blessing

Bits & Pieces

1986  --   Carrick Hill

Reflection.

ü  I have not come to abolish the Law and the Prophets but to complete them

The Signs Of The Times

Ø  Hutt St Centre upgrade a godsend  --  Southern Cross

Ø  Abortion bill prompts plea for action  --  Southern Cross

Musical Reflection

¯ By The Waters Of Babylon  --  beautiful!

¯ Just a closer walk with thee  --  Makes me feel good!

¯ Counting Every Blessing

Bits & Pieces

1986  --   Carrick Hill


 

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Forgive others, receive forgiveness and repeat the same again and again.

Just a few thoughts

·         It looks like the Pope has survived the visit to Iraq without incidents

·         Yesterday was International Women’s Day. Were you able to think about any specific women who you regard as leaders in the area of women’s struggle for equality in society?

·         Australian politicians love talking about giving everyone a fair go. Women know that this is not true. Why are women accepting this? I am sure that most men would be on their side in a struggle for equality.

·         On Monday 15 March, tens of thousands of people across Australia are coming together March for Justice, at rallies in more than 20 cities across the country. This can be a turning point for change but only if we all stand together.

Reflection.

ü  To be forgiven, we must forgive

The Signs Of The Times

Jesus and Bias  --  Fr Richard Rohr

Musical Reflection

¯ Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen  --  Paul Robeson

¯ Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen  --  Wynton Marsalis Quintet

Bits & Pieces

v  1945  --  The U.S. Army Air Forces bombed Tokyo with napalm, causing fires that destroyed a quarter of the city and killed some 80,000 civilians.

v  1961  --  Soviet flight Sputnik 9 carries and returns from orbit a dog named Chernushka (Blackie), frogs and a guinea pig

 

Monday, March 8, 2021

People do unspeakable horrors in the name of religion

 

Just a few thoughts

·         International Women’s Day 2021

·         Women – Did you know?

Reflection.

ü  Sunday Homily  --  Fr Frank Brennan. He uses a different Gospel reading, but his homily is so much about these days!

ü  My soul is thirsting for the Living God

The Signs Of The Times

Ø  Worth A Second Chance

Ø  Catholic Social Teaching is our guiding light in modern times to apply Gospel Values.

Musical Reflection

¯ Change Our Hearts

¯ Your Words Are Spirit And Life

Bits & Pieces

v  1864  --  Adam Lindsay Gordon