Evil things come from within

Just a few thoughts

·       Inner peace is impossible without patience. Wisdom requires patience. Spiritual growth implies the mastery of patience. Patience allows the unfolding of destiny to proceed at its own unhurried pace. -- Brian L. Weiss

·       We pray for food producers and suppliers around the country, that they will care for the land and be paid fairly for the fruits of their labour.

·       May spiritual directors, priests, counsellors, psychiatrists and psychologist who help people to face their own ‘demons’, be people of wisdom, sensitivity and truth.

Reflections

ü All life is transformation

ü Do we sometimes judge people’s religious commitment by their observance or non-observance of purely external things?

ü Miracles of healing- Last Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Why do bad things happen to good people?

Ø Low-income earners unable to ‘budget’ out of cost-of-living crisis

Musical Reflection

¯  All are welcome

¯  We Come To Your Table

The song of the Nagasaki Martyrs

Just a few thoughts

·       Few are those who see with their own eyes and feel with their own hearts. -- Albert Einstein

·       We pray for economic policy makers, that they will have the wisdom and courage to undertake reforms that promote the common good.

Reflections

ü Love just muddies the pitch for lawyers.

ü Early Spin Doctors

ü Serving the Lord Well – last Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Walk with love for unborn

Ø Local and national consultation on Synod opens

Musical Reflection

ü Te deum laudamus

ü Song Of The Pilgrim

Jesus was both loved and hated.

Just a few thoughts

·       "Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain... To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices -- today I choose to feel life, not to deny my humanity but embrace it." -- Kevyn Aucoin

·       May we be good stewards of creation so as to preserve this planet for future generations.

Reflections

ü Sunday homily by Frank Brennan

ü A mission for which we were made – Sunday reflection

ü “God comes to you disguised as your life.”

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Honouring the legacy of Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue AC CBE DSG: 1 August 1932 – 4 February 2024

Ø Three hundred parish priests invited to listening session in Rome

Musical Reflection

¯  Gather Your People

¯  Stay With Us

Are we present and accessible to God?

Just a few thoughts

·       To know how much there is to know is the beginning of learning to live -- Dorothy West

·       May Pope Francis, whose ministry is a consistent proclamation of human fraternity, continue to be a voice for world peace, religious cooperation and hope in our war-torn and violent world.

·       May God hear the cries of all trapped in wars, those held hostage and kidnapped, the injured and homeless, the starving and despairing

Reflections

ü Australian Women Preach

ü Eat Up

ü If we heard Jesus was coming to a park near us…..

The Signs Of The Times

Ø What does the ‘common good’ actually mean?

Ø To beat Trump, we need to know why Americans keep voting for him.

Musical Reflection

¯  Alleluia! Raise the Gospel

¯  How Great Thou Art

Plans V Needs

Just a few thoughts

·       "If you want to bring a fundamental change in people's belief and behavior... you need to create a community around them, where those new beliefs can be practiced and expressed and nurtured." -- Malcolm Gladwell

·       May we keep on doing good works and sharing what we have received with those who are struggling.

Reflections

ü A place to be alone and pray

ü Doing the right thing at the right time.

ü Being Present

ü Healing Love – Reflection for next Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Pope Francis challenges the faithful to seek to change the world this Lent

Ø Faith and Resilience

Musical Reflection

¯  Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly

¯  If Today You Hear His Voice

Jesus – the “Light of the World”.

Just a few thoughts

·       Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us. -- Boris Pasternak

·       May the meeting of the young Joseph and Mary with the elderly Simeon and Anna, with the infant Jesus at the centre, enrich the generations of our families, with Jesus at the heart of our relationships.

Reflections

ü Traditions are wonderful, but they need to adapt.

ü Life is a gift of God

ü An Intimate Miracle – Reflection for next Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Love is the only path to Christian unity

Ø Praying for the terminally ill

Musical Reflection

¯  Just A Closer Walk With Thee

¯  O How Blessed

Trusting in God's guidance and power

Just a few thoughts

·       "Be impeccable with your word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love." -- Miguel Angel Ruiz

·       May the ministry of our bishops, priests and deacons be one of healing, uniting, and teaching the people.

Reflections

ü The Gospel and the Blues

ü Sometimes, being a Christian is hard work

ü How vulnerable and scary of an idea

ü Unlike the Scribes, he taught them with authority – Last Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Parish profiles to help Catholics better serve their local communities

Ø Blessings are signs of church's closeness

Musical Reflection

¯  Lay Your Hands

¯  God of Mercy