Sunday, May 7, 2023

Have faith in Him

Just a few thoughts

·       "Siblings are a volume of childhood memories; a nostalgia that cannot be easily deleted." -- Vincent Okay Nwachukwu

·       Don't forget to tell yourself positive things daily! You must love yourself internally to glow externally. -- Hannah Bronfman

·       We pray for all Christian communities and associations, that their works will show the face of God to the world.

Reflections

ü Australian Women Preach

ü Playing It Straight

ü I am the Way

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Spare the child

Ø Pope issues somber warning about technology without truth

Musical Reflection

¯  Spirit and Grace

¯  Holy God, We Praise Thy Name

Saturday, May 6, 2023

An open invitation to prayer.

Just a few thoughts

·       The secret of your success is determined by your daily agenda. -- John C Maxwell

·       "I've learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions and not on our circumstances." -- Martha Washington

·       May the disciples of Jesus today be filled with that same joy of the Holy Spirit as were the Christians in Antioch.

Reflections

ü “the only thing that counts is faith working through love”

ü “God is ‘EVERYWHERE’.

ü Sunday reflection - Waiting on Tables and on the Lord

The Signs Of The Times

Ø The Resurrection changes everything

Ø The Art of Detachment

Musical Reflection

¯  Come and Follow Me

¯  Ave Maria

Friday, May 5, 2023

Humble, self-sacrificing love

Just a few thoughts

·       The secret of your success is determined by your daily agenda. -- John C Maxwell

·       "I've learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends on our dispositions and not on our circumstances." -- Martha Washington

·       Let us remember with gratitude Archbishop Leonard Faulkner, who died on this day 5 years ago, and continue to be inspired by his pastoral care of people as he lived generously his motto: ‘as one who serves.’

Reflections

ü No one can come to the Father except through love.

ü Sunday reflection - Mission to Proclaim

ü Are Our Hearts Troubled?

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Kindness - Mr Hugh Mackay

Ø Major providers push for rich to pay more for aged care

Musical Reflection

¯  New Creation

¯  We Are Called

Thursday, May 4, 2023

A model of leadership of humility, service, care and love.

Just a few thoughts

·       "Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results." -- Willie Nelson

·       The true secret of happiness lies in taking a genuine interest in all the details of daily life. -- illiam Morris

·       We pray for the grace to see Christ present in the poor, needy and sick of our world, so that we are moved to relieve human suffering and loneliness.

Reflections

ü Reflection for Sunday coming - I AM the Way, the Truth and the Life

ü Serving With A Generous Heart

The Signs Of The Times

Ø The Doctrine of Discovery still rules today. Catholics can help turn the page.

Ø Don’t Make Much of It

Musical Reflection

¯  Alleluia! Love is Alive

¯  Do This In Memory of Me

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

I am in the Father and the Father is in me

Just a few thoughts

·       Achievements have no value, if you leave behind the people to celebrate with. – Invajy

·       "Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." -- Christopher Robin (to Pooh)

·       World Press Freedom Day - with its theme, “Shaping a World of Rights”, may reporters and writers be dedicated to the truth, affirming the rights which belong to all people, and for the safety of reporters and photographers who work in dangerous situations.

Reflections

ü “The Father and I are one”

ü Last Sunday reflection- Jesus the good shepherd and why he will never let us go

ü Jesus is a revelation of God.

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Catholic Social Teaching on “Work”

Ø Vatican ambassador says church cannot be ‘stuck in the past’

Ø Soft Plastics Fact Sheet

Musical Reflection

¯  Because He Lives

¯  Siyahamba

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Being attentive to the voice of Jesus

Just a few thoughts

·       Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. -- Lao Tzu

·       "Organizing is what you do before you do something so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up." -- A.A. Milne

·       May all who carry the name ‘Christian’ pray and work for for the unity of the Church, and be generous in their service of others.

Reflections

ü Joseph, the Worker

ü To “hear” in the Gospel means:

ü Choosing to See and Believe

The Signs Of The Times

Ø On Hearing The Voice That Soothes

Ø St Joseph the Worker message urges action against sexual harassment

Musical Reflection

¯  Bread for the World

¯  Where My Father Lives

Monday, May 1, 2023

A Shepherd Cares For His Flock

Just a few thoughts

·       Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. -- Lao Tzu

·       We pray for all sectors of the community facing upheaval in the move to renewable energy, that just solutions to their concerns may be agreed and implemented.

·       May our government be particularly supportive of those who struggle on Job Seeker Allowance, Single Parent Pension and those burdened with increasing rents and power bills, as it prepares to hand down the Budget tomorrow.

Reflections

ü Sunday Homily by Frank Brennan

ü New life, new theologies

ü A universal church

The Signs Of The Times

Ø The Freedom of Detachment

Ø Plant For The Future

Ø Voice Crying In The Wilderness

Musical Reflection

¯  The Eyes and Hands of Christ

¯  With a Shepherd's Care

¯  A Hole in the Bucket