Advent Greetings, This advent I have been trying to count the blessings, finding one or two things each day to be thankful for. I have found this a really helpful way to take some time out from my schedule, a time for a moment or two of peace spent reflecting on those things that are…

Greetings, Preparation is one of the key themes of Advent.  It is a busy time when we prepare cards, gifts, our homes and food for many who will visit.  It is easy to become so focussed on the work of being ready for Christmas, that we sometimes miss the more necessary things that we might…

Greetings, What’s going on … with the weather, the pandemic, our politicians, climate change and countless other things?  What’s going on?  We live in times that can be puzzling.  We might be disturbed, or even frightened, by some of the things we see going on around us.  We have lots of questions but can’t always…

Greetings, But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads in every place the fragrance that comes from knowing him. (2 Corinthians 2:14) This is the verse on my desk calendar for this coming Sunday, a verse that paints the image of Christ the victor leading…

Greetings, Today I’d like to share with you a reflection for Remembrance Day entitled Moment of Remembrance. There are many moments that shape us,    some unintentionally, some more than we know. But there are some moments that are made to shape us,    that are designed to call us,   and make us stop what…

Greetings, You would almost need to be living under a rock to not be aware of the COP26 global climate summit which is currently taking place in Glasgow.  COP26 is seen to be crucial if we are to reduce the rate of climate change and the devastating effects it has on the earth. After doing…

Greetings, Monday 1 November it is All Saints Day, a day when the church looks back and recalls with gratitude the lives of those who have gone before us in the faith, and whose example has encouraged us.  They might be strong biblical characters, distant forebears, or those whose lives still remain painfully close to…

Greetings, Things are beginning to change for us this weekend with the much anticipated end to lockdown at 11.59pm on Thursday night.  As people who have been living in the most locked down city in the world there is a sense of excitement, and possibly a little hesitation, as things begin to open up.  Whether…

Greetings, Today I thought I would share with you these Commonsense Be-attitudes that Ray Michelle sent to me last week.  They are written by Fr Joseph Folliet who says that ‘the Beatitudes are the Gospel’s commentary on attitude’. Blessed are those who laugh at themselves; they will always have entertainment. Blessed are those who can…

Greetings, On Friday 15 October, students from all around the country will be gathering together in over 30 locations around Australia for School Strike 4 Climate.  Due to Covid-19 some gatherings, like the one in Melbourne, will be held online. Many young people are passionate about climate change and the fact that Australia is not…