Words of comfort and hope
Pope Leo XIV’s message for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday is about comfort and hope and that it’s never too late to turn to God.
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A pearl of great price-Gospel Reflection
Much like today, different gods and life philosophies were plentiful in the ancient Roman world. They were like different pearls, available for people to pick and choose which they liked and wanted to keep.
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Jokes 22/07
Jokes Two mates in their seventies, Jack and Ron, decided it was finally time to join a gym. The young trainer asked, “What’s your fitness goal?” Jack replied, “To stand up without making that little ‘ahhh’ noise.” “What noise?” Jack slowly got out of the chair. “Damn …  ahhh … crikey …” The trainer nodded.
Bishops to scrutinise family difficulties
Divorce, separation and other family-related issues will be the topic of discussion at a meeting of bishops at the Vatican in October.
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God at work in the world-Gospel Reflection
Jesus is a strange and disconcerting figure. His words are biting and odd. They are elusive and obscure. At the same time, they command attention and demand a response. His actions are similar. He’s not what is expected. He’s dangerous. He’s impossible to ignore. The religious and political leaders of his day understood this. That’s why they crucified him.
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Jokes 15/07
Jokes A family of three generations are having breakfast together when the youngest grandson looks over at his 20-year-old newlywed wife and asks her, “Will you pass the honey, honey?” She giggles and passes the honey. His father, not to be outdone, looks over at his beautiful wife and asks, “Will you pass the sugar,
Sunday tribute to the ‘invisible’
Australian Catholics are encouraged to reflect on the lives and experiences of mariners on Sunday. National director of Stella Maris Australia, Fr Tony Cox SSC, said Sea Sunday which is being celebrated this weekend highlights the lonely life of mariners.
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Creation’s great longing-Gospel Reflection
It is often said that Australians have elevated the art of waiting into something approaching a national discipline. We queue with philosophical calm for our morning flat whites. We endure the seemingly endless roller-coaster ride of the season’s footy matches with the resigned optimism of people who have been disappointed before and fully expect to be disappointed again.
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