Reflect closely upon the Passion of Christ

Just a few thoughts

·        "Positive energy knows no boundaries. If everyone were to spread positive energy on the Internet, the world would be a much better place." -- Lu Wei

·        We pray for our parish community, especially those preparing to receive the Easter sacraments, that everyone will take part in the paschal liturgies with grace and joy.

Reflections

ü Good Friday homily: ‘A love beyond all our words’

ü How did Jesus die? Exactly how he lived.

ü Seeing in a New Light

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Christ is being crucified around the world

Ø Our Stations Of The Cross

Musical Reflection

¯ At The Cross Her Station Keeping

Humble service

Just a few thoughts

·        "You must do the thing you think you cannot do." -- Eleanor Roosevelt

·        We pray for the people of the Holy Land where Jesus first shared his Body and Blood with this disciples, that he may save everyone from the hatred and violence of war, and bring them peace.

·        We pray for all Lenten donors to Project Compassion, that their generous support for the work of Caritas Australia will continue faithfully throughout the year.

Reflections

·        Living Bread – Holy Thursday

·        Holy Thursday

·        Stillness and silence on Palm Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Catholic Religious Australia addresses key justice issues before federal election

Musical Reflection

¯ Oh the Love of My Lord is the Essence

 

Judas’ story holds up a mirror to us all.

Just a few thoughts

·        "We can easily manage if we will only take, each day, the burden appointed to it. But the load will be too heavy for us if we carry yesterday's burden over again today, and then add the burden of the morrow before we are required to bear it." -- John Newton

·        May we be true disciples and listen to God every day so that we may do what is right and true.

·        We pray for young Australians voting for the first time this federal election, that they will value the opportunity to exercise this right and cast their vote conscientiously.

Reflections

ü It is revealing that none of them points a finger at someone else.

ü Finding ourselves torn between what’s easy and what’s right?

ü Hope even in the darkest end – Palm Sunday homily

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Easter Message -- Archbishop Patrick O'Regan

Musical Reflection

¯ Humbly We Adore Thee

Betrayals

Just a few thoughts

·        "Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. Knowing grass, I can appreciate persistence." -- Hal Borland

·        May those who are troubled in spirit and who live with fear, find in the same experiences of Jesus a strength which sustains them and gives them hope.

·        We pray for all working tirelessly to find healthy solutions to global warming, that their expertise and strong community support will help keep the planet safe

Reflections

ü Checking our agendas

ü May we always feel remorse for our betrayals

ü Homily for Palm Sunday

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Journey of Hope – Sisters of St Joseph

Musical Reflection

¯ Tantum ergo Sacramentum

Gratitude

Just a few thoughts

·        "To learn which questions are unanswerable, and not to answer them: this skill is most needful in times of stress and darkness." -- Ursula K. Le Guin

·        May the anointing of Jesus by Mary of Bethany help us to see Christ in others, signs of his mercy to us.

·        We pray for the church, that in this Jubilee Year of Hope all the baptised will testify with their lives to the saving mercy of God at work in our world

Reflections

ü We don’t know the full truth about anyone.

ü Love offered to others provides all that is needed

ü Sunday homily by Frank Brennan

The Signs Of The Times

Ø A reflection for Holy Week

Ø The Deserts in Our Lives

Musical Reflection

¯ Ubi Caritas

He stirs up the people.

Just a few thoughts

·        "F-E-A-R has two meanings: 'Forget Everything And Run' or 'Face Everything And Rise.' The choice is yours." -- Zig Ziglar

·        We pray for our nation during this time preparing for Federal elections: may those burdened with homelessness, fear and poverty not be forgotten, nor the needy, helped through Australia’s overseas aid.

·        Let’s pray for all victims of betrayal and injustice, that by the grace of God they will not lose faith in themselves or the truth.

Reflections

ü Have you heard of the monkey trap?

ü 2 Minute homily

ü He was, no matter what, the one who loves.

The Signs Of The Times

Ø Making a Difference

Ø What the bishops chose not to say

Musical Reflection

¯ Only A Shadow

 

Earthly life is temporary, but the promise of salvation is eternal

Just a few thoughts

·        "Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision." -- Winston Churchill

·        "Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." -- Lao Tzu

·        International Day of Human Space Flight -- may this great achievement of science foster unity and peace and never be used for oppression or war.

Reflections

ü They said he was a threat to national security – [Don’t we hear that same line in our current affairs?]

ü I don’t want to be someone who watches from the sidelines while others do what’s right.

ü Abandonment and Salvation

The Signs Of The Times

Ø In the name of God, stop the killing

Ø Criminalising homelessness won’t make it go away

Musical Reflection

¯ We Belong To You