Just a few
thoughts
· The
flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all. -- Shiamin Kwa
Reflection
ü The Shepherd loves all his
sheep.
ü This is the
Way -- Reflection from Brisbane
ü Take
the road of transformation -- Sunday Homily from USA
The Signs Of
The Times
Ø Editorial
December 6, 2021 -- Catholics For Renewal
Musical
Reflection
Just a few
thoughts
· A
short blog today as we are travelling and celebrating the feast of St Nicholas
· Yesterday
was International
Volunteer Day
Tranmere Vinnies would love to welcome some younger members.
Reflection
ü Building
Bridges
May we all be builders of bridges between people of different cultures,
languages, ethnicities, and religions. May we all be bridge-builders, reaching
out, reconciling and uniting people, to form one human family, all sisters and
brothers together.
ü Love
And Ever More Love
Love and ever more love is the
only solution to every problem that comes up.
If we love each other enough, we
will bear with each other's faults and burdens.
If we love enough, we are going
to light a fire in the hearts of others.
And it is love that will burn out
the ...hatreds that sadden us. It is love that will make us want to do great
things for each other. No sacrifice and no suffering will then seem too much.
~~~Dorothy Day
The Signs Of
The Times
Ø The
Theological Virtue of Hope -- Richard Rohr OFM
Musical
Reflection
Just a few
thoughts
·
We pray for all who have fled or been forced
from their homeland, that like the exiles of Baruch’s day they will one day
return home in safety and peace
·
That those clothed in sorrow and distress will
put on the beauty of God and be wrapped in God’s integrity.
·
We pray for the leaders of nations and political
parties who proclaim a Christian message. May their voices be heard above those
who strive to take Christ out of the season of hope.
Reflection
ü Homily
from Frank Brennan
ü Sunday
Homily -- Australian Women Preach
ü Homily
from John Foley, SJ
The Signs Of
The Times
Ø The
Church's radical reform – what is a synod? -- The
Tablet. UK
Ø Bishops
elected as delegates to Synod of Bishops
-- CathNews
Musical
Reflection
¯ Eagle's Wings - Andersen
Just a few
thoughts
·
That the Lord will send labourers into the
harvest so that there are priests and deacons, religious and Christ’s faithful
to serve the people in prayer and with generosity.
·
The Simple Path:
Silence is Prayer
Prayer is Faith
Faith is Love
Love is Service
The Fruit of Service is Peace.
--- Mother Teresa
Reflection
ü What
is calling for change in my heart?
-- A reflection for 2nd
Sunday of Advent
The Signs Of
The Times
Ø Church
should prioritise wider community interests over its own
Ø Happy
are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness — for they shall boil over -- Sr
Joan Chittister commenting on US society
Musical
Reflection
¯ Wait for the Lord-[Taize]
Just a few
thoughts
·
We pray for all whose human rights are violated
by dictatorial regimes, that they will achieve justice by peaceful means
Reflection
·
Take
care that no-one learns about this
·
Enough has
been given---Reflection from Brisbane
·
In
Advent, we affirm our faith that we have a future -- Advent-1
Reflection from UK
The Signs Of
The Times
Ø Does
God intervene in our lives?
Musical
Reflection
¯ To See The Light -- audio
Just a few
thoughts
·
In every place of war, violence, terrorism and
religious persecution, may there be peace, and the people live in safe houses.
·
We pray with thanksgiving for all whose lives
are good news for others, that they will keep kindling fresh hope in the hearts
of the poor.
·
"Drag your thoughts away from your
troubles... by the ears, by the heels, or any other way you can manage
it." -- Mark Twain
Reflection
ü Being
re-created in God’s image -- Reflection from Brisbane
ü “Towards
the encounter” - Advent
The Signs Of
The Times
Ø How can you help to fight racism?
Ø Leaving Church -- Ron
Rolheiser
Ø Walking
together—Australia’s Plenary Council
Musical
Reflection
Just a few
thoughts
·
May the Eucharist move Christians to share their
daily bread with the hungry as an act of justice and with heart of unqualified
generosity. And may we learn from Jesus and the apostles never to waste food.
·
We pray for all people living with disabilities,
that their gifts will enrich the community and call us to a deeper embrace of
our shared humanity.
·
Summertime!!!
Reflection
ü Becoming
the miracle -- Reflection from Brisbane
ü Finding Ourselves
in God -- Richard Rohr
The Signs Of
The Times
Ø Discrimination
against people with disability must end
-- Pope Francis
Ø Anglicare
says Australia’s welfare system must be urgently fixed
Ø Senate
backs charities -- CathNews
Musical
Reflection
