Term 1 Week 5
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Sunday
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SUNDAY 23rd February
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Teacher Background |
Monday
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Preparing for Lent
St. Ignatius throughout the Spiritual Exercises suggests that we prepare ourselves before we enter into the specific exercise. He suggests preparing the night before: “After retiring, just before falling asleep, for the space of a Hail Mary, I will think of the hour when I have to rise, and why I am rising, and briefly sum up the exercise I have to go through” (Puhl SE #73). Prepare a class Lenten Calendar noting some days when the students will abstain from certain things through Lent. Create a prayer journal each student can add a prayer through Lent. Image: https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/preparation-for-lent/ |
Tuesday
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Shrove Tuesday
In Australia and Britain the day preceding Ash Wednesday is popularly known as Shrove Tuesday. It is also frequently called Pancake Tuesday. Organise for the children to bring and share pancakes in the classroom after praying: God, heavenly Father, look upon me and hear my prayer during this holy Season of Lent. By the good works You inspire, help me to discipline my body and to be renewed in spirit. Image: Food Pancakes - https://pixabay.com/images/id-715541/ https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/shrove-tuesday/ |
Wednesday
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Ash Wednesday
Gracious God, today begins a period of inner reflection and examination. The days stretch before me and invite me inward to that silent, holy space that holds your Spirit. This special time beckons me to see my life through Christ's eyes and the truth and reality of your love incarnate. Give me the grace to enter the space of these days with anticipation of our meeting. And, when I open my soul to your presence, let your loving kindness flow over me and seep into the pockets of my heart. I ask this for the sake of your love. Image: Ash Wednesday - Amplitudy - https://pixabay.com/images/id-4036798/ |
Thursday
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Love your Enemies
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Friday
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Praying the Glory be
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