Good Friday

Just a few thoughts

·       “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life”

·       Death is not the final word! God never abandons us.

·       “There are ways of being crucified that do not involve rough wood or heavy nails, but a love beyond our capacity to love, which means a love that has been given to us by God…”—Pope Francis

Reflections

ü Palm Sunday – the silence, stillness and gratitude for the love of God

ü Holy Thursday reflection - One Flesh in Love

ü It is Easter Sunday that makes Good Friday good.

ü I live, no not I, but Christ lives in me.

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Saying Yes to the Voice will herald a better future for us all

Ø Giving His life so that we might live

Musical Reflection

¯  Christus factus est

¯  Thine be the glory

¯  Were You There

The Lord’s Supper

Just a few thoughts

·       Pope Francis washed the feet of refugees, including Hindus, Muslims and Copts

·       We pray for the suffering of our world: peace for every place enduring war, hope for refugees everywhere, courage for those persecuted for their faith in Jesus.

·       We pray for our parish community, that the services of Holy Week will renew and deepen our faith in Christ.

Reflections

ü His washing the disciples’ feet

ü Do this in memory of me.

ü Taking Off the Garb and Putting On the Towel

ü Eucharist As New Manna

ü Open Your Ears

Musical Reflection

¯  Sweet Sacrament Divine

¯  What Wondrous Love

Not I, Lord, surely?’

Just a few thoughts

·       Optimism is essential to achievement, and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress. -- Nicholas M. Butler

·       We pray for our parish community, that the services of Holy Week will renew and deepen our faith in Christ.

·       May we receive the grace never to betray a friend, but if we have done so in the past, may we know the grace of God’s forgiveness and the joy of reconciliation.

Reflections

ü This day is sometimes called ‘Spy Wednesday’

ü Let us watch it carefully during the coming three days, not just as spectators, but as participants.

ü Judas

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Community committed to Sister Janet's vision

Ø World Health Day

Musical Reflection

¯  Ubi Caritas

¯  Jesus, the Lord

Before the cock crows……….

Just a few thoughts

·       Inspire and transform us to stand in solidarity with all who suffer.

·       We pray for victims of injustice, that the wrong they have suffered may be set right.

·       May those who are troubled in spirit and who live with fear find in the same experiences of Jesus a strength which sustains them and gives them hope.

Reflections

ü One of you is going to hand me over.

ü Avoiding the Gaze

ü Fleeing the Call

The Signs Of The Times

Ø The reality that supports the recognition of the Voice

Ø Pope released from hospital, presides at Palm Sunday Mass

Musical Reflection

¯  Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love

¯  Here At This Table

Mary of Bethany

Just a few thoughts

·       "Love me when I least deserve it, because that's when I really need it." -- Swedish Proverb

·       "A good life is about accepting change, taking risks, falling and getting up again, appreciating people, and enjoying the memories." – Anon

·       We pray for all the disadvantaged communities aided by Project Compassion, that with our support they will grow strong and flourish.

·       May the anointing of Jesus by Mary of Bethany help us to see Christ in others, signs of his mercy to us.

Reflections

ü Palm Sunday - Not for the faint-hearted

ü Palm Sunday – A Passion Play which as a homily

ü Mary of Bethany

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Here in Dust and Dirt

Ø Palm Sunday rallies

Musical Reflection

¯  Gather the People

¯  "Jesus the Lord"

We are called to be active participators

Just a few thoughts

·       "Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad." -- Miles Kington

·       Practice giving things away, not just things you don't care about, but things you do like. Remember, it is not the size of a gift, it is its quality and the amount of mental attachment you overcome that count... -- Robert A Thurman

·       May faithful believers everywhere bear witness to the saving power of love

Reflections

ü Palm Sunday Reflection- Frank Brennan

ü Contrasts

ü How were we saved?

ü Allowing Ourselves To Be Shaken

The Signs Of The Times

Ø The Cross as Revealing the Inner Life of God

Musical Reflection

¯  Lift High the Cross

¯  Kyrie Eleison

Gather together in unity the scattered children of God

Just a few thoughts

·       Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return. -- Leonardo da Vinci

·       "Everyone has inside of him a piece of good news. The good news is that you don't know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is!" -- Anne Frank

·       For all who face great sufferings across the world through war, terrorism, religious persecution, natural disasters and accidents, that they will be in our prayer throughout this day.

Reflections

ü Sunday Reflection - The King on a Donkey

ü He was a threat to national security.

ü This man is performing many signs

ü Allowing Ourselves To Be Shaken

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Vatican formally repudiates ‘doctrine of discovery’ used to justify colonisation

Ø Bishops tell Senate inquiry needs of the vulnerable must come first

Musical Reflection

¯  All Glory, Laud and Honour

¯  Behold The Lamb of God

¯  Parce Domine