We are God’s house

Just a few thoughts

• A gun is stolen every four hours in Australia. That’s more than 9,000 stolen firearms since 2020. We need a National Firearms Register – Australian Institute

• World Television Day - Help us to reflect on our use of this gift, so that God’s spirit will be with all who work in the industry, and ensure that it is used for the common good.

• We pray for all who are unemployed or underemployed, that they will succeed in securing enough work to fulfil their obligations and maintain financial stability

Reflections

• My house shall be a house of prayer

• Jesus formed a new family

• The Sacrificial King -- next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• World Children’s Day

• Politicians failing to act on climate change: Pope Leo

Musical Reflection

• Make of Our Hands a Throne

Why are our nations rejecting Love?

Just a few thoughts

• "Halloween was confusing. All my life my parents said, 'Never take candy from strangers.'
  And then they dressed me up and said, 'Go beg for it.'
  I didn't know what to do! I'd knock on people's doors and go, 'Trick or treat.'
  'No thank you.'" -- Rita Rudner

• We pray for a deepening of respect between people of Jewish, Muslim and Christian faiths, so that our common belief in the One God may be the source of harmony and peace.

Reflections

• What am I prepared to sacrifice for the greater good?

• There is no justification for war

• An Upside-Down Kingdom -- next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Rich in Good Will

• The everyday habits that may shield you from dementia

Musical Reflection

• How rich are the depths of God

Putting our talents to work for the good of all.

Just a few thoughts

• "In ancient China, the Taoists taught that a constant inner smile, a smile to oneself, insured health, happiness, and longevity. Why? Smiling to yourself is like basking in love: you become your own best friend. Living with an inner smile is to live in harmony with yourself." -- Mantak Chia

• May we use wisely the gifts which we have received from God for the good of others.

Reflections

• Practice Makes Perfect

• Use it or lose it!

• Understanding the providential purpose of God -- last Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• SA Sisters in pivotal role

• Palestine’s future: Australians are outraged

Musical Reflection

• Christians Let Us Love One Another

Spiritual beacons

Just a few thoughts

• "Autumn has always been my favourite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale." -- Lauren DeStefano

• May those who, in their business dealings, cheat others, learn how to act with justice, and receive the grace to make restitution for their past sins.

• We pray for the countless innocent people caught up in wars not of their making, that their tragic suffering will come to an end and healing can begin

Reflections

• Salvation is not by figures and percentages.

• Any of us can make a new start at any time

• God’s love and presence in the world -- Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• As we conclude our Litugical Year it may be a good time to review Our Parish Life

• Israeli settler attack on West Bank mosque draws international condemnation

Musical Reflection

• All the Earth

Clear sight

Just a few thoughts

• "If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I'll bet they'd live a lot differently." -- Bill Watterson

• May we be open to the word of God so that our faith can be nourished and strengthened.

• We pray for all who are rejected, threatened or harmed for their religious faith, that they will have the courage to stay true to their conscientious beliefs.

Reflections

• Spiritually sighted

• What do you want me to do for you?

• A time for perseverance -- Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Pope urges governments to support the poor

• Dublin gets its ‘first’ cathedral in 500 years

Musical Reflection

• O come, and let us to the Lord

Christ will stand beside us through every trial

Just a few thoughts

• "The great gift of human beings is that we have the power of empathy, we can all sense a mysterious connection to each other." -- Meryl Streep

• We pray for the poor in every place, so often victims of injustice and indifference, that people of goodwill will come to their aid.

• We pray for young people growing up in a world of many crises, that they will not be disheartened by fear of the future but inspired to act with hope.

Reflections

• Two-Minute Homily

• Living each day fully in the company of Jesus

• The Fear Factor -- next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Church-based aid agencies show what they Can Do

• Recovering moral imagination in a time of war

Musical Reflection

• Forth in the Peace of Christ We Go

Dear God, Persevering One, help us to be more like you!

Just a few thoughts

• "Happiness and confidence are the prettiest things you can wear." -- Taylor Swift

• We pray that God’s justice may conquer the greed of people, their appetite for power, and their vanity in seeking honours.

Reflections

• Our Prayer

• The reality of an indifferent world

• True Humility and Talents -- next Sunday reflection

The Signs Of The Times

• Church-based aid agencies show what they Can Do

• Ending poverty is cheaper than keeping it. So why don’t we?

Musical Reflection

• Forth in the Peace of Christ We Go