We are all one in Christ

Just a few thoughts

·       "In the cookie of life, friends are the chocolate chips." -- Salman Rushdie

·       A problem is a chance for you to do your best. -- Duke Ellington

·       May the world respond to the needs of our time and the message of Pope Francis in his Encyclical Laudato Si’ on the environment, with the theme this week, “Hope for the World: Hope for Humanity”, so that governments and individuals will embrace radial actions to save our planet.

Reflections

ü Australian Women Preach

ü Stay a While

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Laudato Si’ Week is celebrated in Australia from 16 to 24 May

Ø Discussing The Voice – Frank Brennan

Musical Reflection

¯  Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks to the Risen Lord

¯  Laudate Omnes Gentes – Give Praises All You People

¯  I'll Be Always Loving You

Our Connection with God

Just a few thoughts

·       Each day comes bearing its gifts. Untie the ribbon. -- Ann Ruth Schabacker

·       Kindness is one thing you can’t give away. It always comes back. -- George Skolsky

·       May we know the joy which comes from the experience that our prayer has been heard, especially in ways we did not expect.

Reflections

ü ‘Pater noster’

ü Ask and you will receive

ü Sunday reflection - Traveling Mercies

The Signs Of The Times

Ø UN condemns Australia’s ‘inhumane’ detention of refugees

Ø Church in Australia celebrates Laudato Si’ Week

I imagine Fr Denis Edwards would be deeply disappointed at the way in which we are celebrating Laudate Si Week

Ø Speaking Of Liturgy

Musical Reflection

¯  The Lord’s Prayer

¯  The Lord's Prayer

¯  The Lords Prayer

¯  The Lord's Prayer

Your sorrow will turn to joy

Just a few thoughts

·       "The only man who never makes mistakes is the man who never does anything." -- Theodore Roosevelt

·       "Critical thinking is the most important factor with chess. As it is in life, you need to think before you make decisions." -- Hikaru Nakamura

·       We pray for our nation, that commonsense, justice and fairness will prevail in financial management while supporting the desperate, and that wisdom will inform policies at every level of government.

Reflections

ü We have reason to be concerned if there is not an underlying joy in our lives.

ü Sunday reflection - The Mission in the World

ü The challenges faced by people of faith in every age

The Signs Of The Times

Ø What have you sown?

Ø Shame Is an Outside Voice

Musical Reflection

¯  When Peace Like a River

¯  Out Of The Depths

I am with you always; yes, to the end of time.

Just a few thoughts

·       "Successful mothers are not the ones that have never struggled. They are the ones that never give up, despite the struggles." -- Sharon Jaynes

·       We cannot change the past but each generation … with a small action can give hope for tomorrow.’ – Pretty Yende

·       May those who carry the burden of grief find comfort in their families, among friends, and through their local parish.

Reflections

ü You will have sorrow, but your sorrow will turn into joy.

ü A Mystery of Hope

ü Sliding door moments.

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Speaking of Liturgy

Ø Quiet Prophecy

Musical Reflection

¯  When Peace Like a River

¯  Lord I Lift Your Name On High

A remarkable man

Just a few thoughts

·       "Successful mothers are not the ones that have never struggled. They are the ones that never give up, despite the struggles." -- Sharon Jaynes

·       We cannot change the past but each generation … with a small action can give hope for tomorrow.’ – Pretty Yende

·       May priests approach people with pastoral love, and help them to find where God is in their lives.

Reflections

ü The Spirit will guide you into all truth

ü We need the constant guidance of the Spirit

ü Last Sunday-reflection

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Is Artificial Intelligence human?

Ø Volunteers Week

Ø Australian pilgrims counting down to World Youth Day

Musical Reflection

¯  Rise up With Him

¯  We Remember

¯  Turn, Turn, Turn

The Advocate

Just a few thoughts

·       "If what you want is contentment, it is better and easier to change yourself and what you want than it is to change the world around you." -- William B. Irvine

·       There is only one certainty in life and that is that nothing is certain. -- G.K. Chesterton

·       We pray for all who struggle to make ends meet in this land of plenty, that the whole country will welcome measures to reduce inequality and create opportunity

Reflections

ü The Spirit, the ‘Advocate’ will teach you everything.

ü Our Struggle in Faith—Between Knowing It Is True and Believing It!

ü Experiencing ‘family’.

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Aboriginal elder to have private audience with Pope Francis

Ø Voices beyond Yes and No

Musical Reflection

¯  All People That on Earth Do Dwell

¯  Oh Give Thanks to the Lord

 

Evangelisation

Just a few thoughts

·       Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it. It enriches the necessary competencies that daily life requires and provides; and in this respect, it irrigates the deserts that our lives have already become. -- C. S. Lewis

·       Experience is not what happens to you; it is what you do with what happens to you. -- Aldous Huxley

·       Guided by the Spirit of truth, our Advocate, let us pray for the human family and all the needs of the world

Reflections

ü Sunday Homily - An invitation into union with God

ü Sunday Homily - Remembering the Truth

ü It is important that we sow the seed; otherwise there is nothing to reap.

The Signs Of The Times

Ø We Are Temples of God

Ø Tweeting with God

Musical Reflection

¯  Laudate Omnes Gentes

¯  Breath of Creator