Term 3 Week 25
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11-16 AUGUST
ORDINARY TIME |
Sunday
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19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Luke 12:32-48 Today’s gospel passage follows on from teaching concerning a right attitude to this world’s possessions: ‘Get yourself treasure that will not fail you’. What has gone before serves as an introduction to the theme of hope. Christian hope is very fundamental in the lives of those who are true followers of Jesus. Hope - one of the ‘three theological virtues’ (fundamental to our relationship with God; cf. 1 Cor 13:13) - is little appreciated by many of our people, whose faith is often too individualistic. Teachers' Background Fear not, little flock, it has pleased your Father to give you the kingdom Image: Uce - Pixabay License Free for commercial use No attribution required |
Monday
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Roll a Prayer!
Make a Prayer Dice Examples of what can be added to each face of the cube include: Names for God e.g. God of Love, Creator God; Prayer Starters e.g. Let us pray for…; Images e.g. people, places, things; Different forms of prayer e.g. thank you prayers, intercessions; Meditative prayer e.g. light a candle, mindful listening, silence, breath prayer; Traditional prayers e.g. Hail Mary; Scripture quotes e.g. Be still Image: pixel2013 Pixabay License Free for commercial use No attribution required |
Tuesday
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Mindful Colouring
Being mindful is about paying attention to the present moment. Enter in to a calming exercise by acknowledging the presence of God, taking three deep breaths and colouring in carefully and attentively in total silence. Downloadable Colouring Pages for relieving stress and anxiety. Image: padrinan Pixabay License Free for commercial use No attribution required |
Wednesday
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Scottish Blessing
May the blessing of light be on you Light without and light within. May the blessed sunlight shine on your like a great peat fire, So that stranger and friend may come and warm themselves at it.And may light shine out of the two eyes of you, Like a candle set in the window of a house, Bidding the wanderer come in out of the storm. May the blessing of the rain be on you, May it beat upon your Spirit And wash it fair and clean, And leave there a shining pool where the blue Heaven Shines, And sometimes a star.May the blessing of the earth be on you, Soft under your feet as you pass along the roads, Soft under you as you lie out on it, tired at the end of day; Any may it rest easy over you when, at last, you lie out under it. May it rest so lightly over you That your soul may be out from under it quickly; up and off and on its way to God. And now may the Lord bless you, and bless you kindly. Amen. Image: Indianabones - Pixabay License Free for commercial use No attribution required |
Thursday
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Solemnity of the Assumption (Holy Day Of Obligation)
On this Feast of the Assumption of Mary, Catholics give thanks and praise for the holy and blessed life of Mary the Mother of Jesus. We celebrate how God has honoured her and welcomed her into heaven.
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Friday
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St Stephen from Hungary
Almighty Father, grant that Saint Stephen of Hungary, who fostered the growth of your Church on earth, may continue to be our powerful helper in heaven. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. More about St Stephen Image: Author and Publisher - Catholic Online |