· Greetings
from sunny Wallaroo.
· That
all who exercise power at the expense of others be converted to lives of
servant leadership.
· Make
your work to be in keeping with your purpose.
-- Leonardo da Vinci
Reflection.
ü The seed is the
word of God.
The Signs Of
The Times
Ø Catholic
reform movement gathers momentum
Ø What
we should understand about Germany's Synodal Path – A perspective from USA
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Reflection
Just a few thoughts
·
Tonight we celebrate the opening of our Diocesan
Assembly which will form a preparation for the Australia Plenary Council. We pray that
participants in the Assembly will listen attentively to each other, and to
express ourselves with courtesy.
·
We pray for those who make and administer
Australian migration policy, that Citizenship
Day will persuade them to end the punitive treatment of temporary visa
holders. -- Let us pray to the Lord.
·
"You are never too old to set another goal
or to dream a new dream." -- C.S. Lewis
Reflection.
ü Luke’s gospel has
a special sensitivity to women
ü Lost in the
Secret of God’s Face -- Fr Richard Rohr
The Signs Of
The Times
Ø Pope
Francis says he has never denied Communion, warns against politicizing
Eucharist
Ø Three
ways Queensland’s assisted dying bill goes too far -- Fr
Frank Brennan
Ø Advisers,
chairpersons named for Plenary Council
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Reflection
Just a few thoughts
·
Isn’t it great that we have scientists who can
point us in the right directions and provide us with the tools to do so.
·
We pray for leaders responsible for COVID
decision-making, that they will exercise their authority with wisdom, courage
and clarity, and always for the common good. - Let
us pray to the Lord.
Reflection.
ü “Who is this
woman in the city who was a sinner?”
The Signs Of
The Times
Ø Nurturing Body and
Spirit -- Fr Richard Rohr
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Reflection
¯ Uyai Mose / Come, All You
People
¯ When I Survey the Wondrous
Cross
Bits &
Pieces
v 1993:
- Death of Oodgeroo
Noonuccal (Kath Walker), Aboriginal poet, activist and artist
v International Day for Preservation of the Ozone Layer
Just a few thoughts
·
God’s truth becomes clouded by ambition and
self-indulgence, like air pollution.
·
Are political and company leaders hiding behind
faceless systems of control without public accountability?
·
We pray for the world’s democratic nations, that
today’s International Day of Democracy will strengthen appreciation for
justice, freedom, respect and participation. -- Let
us pray to the Lord.
Reflection.
ü God speaks to us in so many
ways and through so many people and situations.
The Signs Of
The Times
Ø Democracy
is an aspiration that we must work toward.
Ø Absolute Grace
and Acceptance -- Fr Richard Rohr
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Reflection
¯ Uyai Mose (Come, All Ye
People)
¯ How can I keep
from singing?
¯ You Say
Bits &
Pieces
v 1928
- Scottish bacteriologist Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin while studying
influenza
v 1890 — Mystery writer Agatha Christie was born
Just a few thoughts
·
That those who carry the cross of suffering at
this time, especially those affected in many different ways through the Covid
19 pandemic, may look to Jesus Christ with great hope. -- Lord,
hear us.
·
Collaboration is so much better than
competition!
Reflection.
The Signs Of
The Times
Ø Let
Jesus heal us of our self-absorption: -- Pope Francis
Ø Nullarbor
priest takes care of ‘soul’ parishioner
-- CathNews
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Reflection
¯ Love Divine All Loves
Excelling
Bits &
Pieces
v 1741
- George Frideric Handel finishes his "Messiah" oratorio
after working on it non-stop for 23 days
v 1982 - Former Hollywood actress Grace Kelly, who became Princess Grace of Monaco, was killed in a car crash on this day.
Just a few thoughts
·
My life is this very moment
·
We pray for the participants in next month’s
Plenary Council, that they will speak out in the Spirit, listen with freedom of
heart, and discern what God is asking of the church in Australia. (Pause) Let
us pray to the Lord.
Reflection.
ü God’s
gracious abundance knows no boundaries of family, ethnicity, nationality or
loyalty.
The Signs Of
The Times
Ø UK
Laity Synod hears calls for 'radical revision' of Canon Law
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Reflection
¯ When I Survey The Wondrous
Cross
Bits &
Pieces
v 2007: - Adoption by the UN of Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Just a few thoughts
·
We pray for all who traffic in falsehood,
propaganda and deception, that they will be led to the light and become bearers
of truth.
·
We pray for the whole human family, that all
will take up their role as stewards of creation and join together in caring for
the earth, our common home. -- Let us pray to the Lord.
Reflection.
ü Suffer? Be
Killed? -- Fr John Foley
ü Sunday
Homily -- Fr Frank Brennan
The Signs Of
The Times
Ø Science
and faith – defusing the conflict
Ø Catholic
Church must overhaul power structures
Ø Safeguarding Sunday,
comes at the end of Child Protection Week, whose theme this year is: Every
child, in every community deserves a fair go.
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Reflection
