Sunday
29th JULY
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
John 6: 1-15
Feeding of the 5000. 
The feeding of a multitude with food abundantly and freely supplied foreshadowed the banquet of the kingdom, to which it was Jesus' task to issues invitations. More immediately, the feeding foreshadows the Eucharist, which is itself a sacramental anticipation of the divine hospitality of the kingdom.  
Byrne, B, (2014). Life Abounding. 
Reflection
How do we invite people through hospitality to be included? Do we seek out the poor, the marginalised, the lame? To what have we been invited and how do we live the Eucharist every day. 
Write an entry into a prayer journal reflecting on this reading. 
Gospel Reflection

Monday
30TH JULY
Catholic Education Week
The theme for Catholic Education Week 2018 is: “Discovering New Horizons".
Year of Youth Prayer
Come Holy Spirit of this Great Southland
Inspire our entire faith community, As we prayerfully discern new horizons for spreading joy in the lives and communities of the People of God.
​Come Holy Spirit of Youth
Fill the hearts of young people with the hope and love of Jesus Christ. Enliven our community with the creativity, energy and joy of youth. Guide us together, as we strive to offer God’s mercy to those who feel abandoned or outcast.
Come Holy Spirit of Faith
Empower our community to be courageous. Unite your people as witnesses of love. Walk with us, as we blaze new trails of discipleship, Accompanying young people as we renew the Church together.
Come Holy Spirit of Vocation
Stir within young people an awareness of God’s call. Reveal to us the graces of young people. Guide us all, in finding our place and raising our voices To build a civilisation of love. Amen
Our Lady of the Southern Cross, Help of Christians, pray for us.
St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, friend of the young, pray for us.
Prayer/ image:
http://www.catholiceducationweek.com.au/resources

Tuesday
31st JULY
St Ignatius Loyola
Saint Ignatius Loyola  was the founder of the Jesuits and believed in finding God in all things. He used a process called discernment to determine the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. The daily Examen is a prayer developed by St Ignatius that helps us to reflect on where we have found God in our day. Use the link below to pray the Examen. 
Examen prayer Year Six 
Pope Francis was a member of the Jesuit Order before coming Pope 
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wednesday
1st august
Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina  is Latin for spiritual or sacred reading. It is a simple method of praying the scripture that has deep roots in the Benedictine tradition. In general, this process involves four parts (or moments). These are only a guide and can be adapted to the needs of the group.  
The four moments are as follows: 
Read and Listen
Listen to the passage with the ear of the heart and let the words sink in deeply. 
Read and Reflect 
Reflect on the passage paying attention to how it speaks to you personally. There may be a word or phrase that captures your attention. 
Read and Respond 
Respond through prayer (publicly or privately). 
Rest
Rest silently in God’s presence. 
Image:
https://pixabay.com/en/writing-the-scriptures-lectio-divina-2480987/

Thursday
2nd august
Saint Peter Julian Eymard
Saint Peter Julian Eymard is known for his devotion to the Eucharist and the Blessed Sacrament. This devotion grew gradually over his life. His mission became to promote the importance and the significance of the Eucharist and to prepare the poor for Communion. The Eucharist is seen as the source and summit of the Catholic faith. As we saw in the Sunday Reading to begin the week Jesus is the Bread of Life.  
Reflection
How do we see the Eucharist today?
Is this something that nurtures and brings people closer to each other and God?
Take the time to attend parish mass and to reflect on connection to others and God through the Eucharist. 
Image: 
https://pixabay.com/en/eucharist-monstrance-hostia-2435932/

Friday
3rd august
Memorial of St Dominic (1170-1221) 
An Augustinian, who established the Order of preachers called the Dominicans, is remembered as a preacher, organiser and patron of learning.  He had a great devotion to Mary and encouraged his followers and others to pray the Rosary.
Prayer
Pray a decade of the Rosary for peace in the world. St Dominic's Feast Day is the 8th August.
https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/saints/saints-stories-for-all-ages/saint-dominic
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