We are called to consider what we can do and act on it.

Just a few thoughts

·       "The first recipe for happiness is: avoid too lengthy meditation on the past." -- Andre Maurois

·       May the commandment to love one another be engraved on the heart of every Christian and be reflected in their every thought, word and action.

·       We pray for emergency and essential service workers on duty through the summer holidays. May they keep themselves and the whole community safe.

Reflections

ü You yourselves give them something to eat!

ü May this new year of 2025 truly be a year of jubilee -when we forgive debts owed to us, and the hand of peace and reconciliation is held out to everyone.

ü The Eucharist - the bread fit to satisfy the deepest hunger of humanity—union with God.

The Signs Of The Times

Ø I note that in our parish bulletin there is a sort of mission statement for the parish community. There is no mention of the Jubilee Year 2025 plans. Hopefully there will be a parish action plan coming soon.

Ø Jesus has a different understanding of personal freedom

Musical Reflection

¯  Song Of Hope – Ready the Way

Leaving Nazareth

Just a few thoughts

·       "Sometimes a short walk down memory lane is all it takes to appreciate where you are today." -- Susan Gale

·       May the Holy Spirit guide us with the grace to discern between true and false prophets.

·       We pray for those who care for our natural world. May they reveal the glory of creation to us and inspire us to cherish and protect it.

Reflections

ü Proclaiming the good news

ü Story or history?

ü The Star of Bethlehem

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Why Does Salt Matter?

Musical Reflection

¯  We Are Called

The wonders of creation

Just a few thoughts

·       "To settle an argument, think of what is right, not who is right." – Anon

·       May the light of Christ fill the heart of Pope Francis and all in the Church with hope in this Jubilee Year and bring sure guidance to all.

Reflections

ü Australian Women Preach

ü Herod was one of history’s great tyrants and he was frightened.

ü Seeing anew with the Magi

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Jubilee 2025 Video 2

Ø ABC The Bright Side

Musical Reflection

¯  Song Of Hope – Will The Circle Be Unbroken

We are called to open our hearts to God’s wisdom.

Just a few thoughts

·       "The most beautiful people are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These people have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen." -- Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

·       May Catholics grow in their appreciation of the presence of Christ in his Word and Sacrament, especially in this Jubilee Year of Hope.

Reflections

ü “If you are to hear the words of Jesus, you must also hear his silence.”

ü What are you looking for?

ü King? – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø The Power of Powerlessness

Ø The Jubilee Prayer

Musical Reflection

¯  Song Of Hope – Fairest Lord Jesus

The name ‘Jesus’ means ‘God saves’

Just a few thoughts

·       "Let our New Year's resolution be this: we will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word." -- Goran Persson

·       May we maintain a deep reverence for the Holy Name of Jesus and use it for blessing and peace.

Reflections

ü ‘Lamb of God’

ü ‘Open my eyes to the splendour of God’s glory in small things.’

ü Reading the Signs – reflection for next Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Jubilee 2025 – Introduction -- video

Ø Video giving a concise summary of what the Jubilee 2025 Year is all about

Ø ABC The Bright Side

Musical Reflection

¯  Song Of Hope - Praise to the Lord, The Almighty

You are the light

Just a few thoughts

·       ‘Never speak ill of one another’ – Pope Francis

·       "It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it." -- Lou Holtz

·       We pray for safety on our roads at this time, and the security of children during their holidays.

Reflections

ü Jesus said: “You are the light of the world”

ü Lead me into the wisdom of God.

The Signs Of The Times

Ø What does it mean to be “salt of the earth,”

Musical Reflection

¯  You Are Salt for the Earth

Happy New Year. The Jubilee Year of Hope, 2025

Just a few thoughts

·       "I know that in life there will be sickness, devastation, disappointments, heartache - it's a given. What's not a given is the way you choose to get through it all. If you look hard enough, you can always find the bright side." -- Rashida Jones

·       We pray for the gift of confidence as we start a new year, mindful of our responsibilities towards those struggling because of drought and bushfires, as well as with homelessness, sickness, unemployment, fear and uncertainty.

Reflections

ü Reflecting on our lives—our joys, gifts, and even our sorrows.

ü The Gift of Christ – Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø 2025 Jubilee Year: Pilgrims of Hope
So, a couple of days ago I gave a link to information about the Jubilee Year 2025. I don’t recall hearing anything about this in our parish nor on the parish website. So, I looked up our Diocesan website and there I found a mention of it, including a prayer and a theme song. I could not find any resources for the parishes to use. So what’s it all about?? How do parishes get involved??

Ø Pope Francis’ Intention for December: For pilgrims of hope

Musical Reflection

¯  Jubilee Song