October 25. Reading the Signs of the Times. The speaker addressed the meeting.  “It isn’t only economists, politicians and people like the Public Protector or investigative journalists who are engaged in reading the Signs of the Times, but it is just as well that they do bring matters to our attention.  Certainly in all kinds of groups, including families, there are serious discussions about the state of the nation, of society, the church, of family life and the world.  It is interesting however that most of the time we pass the buck and blame someone else, the government, the police, the church, teachers, etc.  When and how will I personally take responsibility?” 

Reflect, share, act. Scripture:  Jesus says: We know when it will rain or be hot, and yet can’t judge more important things well. Prayerful thought will reveal the best way and hidden meanings in our lives today.  You hypocrites, you know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky but why do you not know how to interpret the present time?” Luke 12: 54-59: Pope Francis: Faced as we are with global environmental deterioration, I wish to address every person living on this planet, I would like to enter into dialogue with all people about our common home. LS 3.  Pope Benedict asked us to recognise that the natural environment has been gravely damaged by our irresponsible behaviour.  The social environment has also suffered damage. Both are ultimately due to the same evil: the notion that there are no indisputable truths to guide our lives and hence our human freedom appears limitless. LS 6.     Action and Prayer.  From a family perspective reflect and share on the signs of the times.  What action can be taken. Pray: Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle in us the fire of your love, so that walking together we may renew the face of the earth.