Term 3 Week 25
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9-15 AUGUST
ORDINARY TIME |
Sunday
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19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Matthew 17:1-9 Living Faith gives students an opportunity to engage in a short Liturgy of the Word, reflecting on the Sunday Gospel. Sways: Primary, Secondary and Family PDF Format: Primary and Secondary Teacher Background |
Monday
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Feast of St Lawrence
St Lawrence was an early deacon of the church. The Roman authorities executed him as a martyr. He showed his faith in Christ by putting himself in the service of the poor. He valued people more than his life. Brainstorm ways in which you can be of service to others and construct a short prayer seeking the courage to take a stand for others. Share this in your class as part of the day's prayer. Image: St Lawrence Deacon and Martyr - https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=366 |
Tuesday
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Memorial of St Clare (1193 – 1253)
St Clare is remembered for her life of poverty, contemplation and charity. She prayed these words “My Lord, I thank you for having created me". Take these words as a sacred prayer of gratitude. Reflection on the life of St Clare Image: St Clare - https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=215 |
Wednesday
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St. Jane Frances de Chantal
Jane's beloved husband was killed in a hunting accident which left her heartbroken. Jane forgave the man who killed her husband and went on to raise four children and care for the sick, elderly and poor. Jane founded the Visitation order for women who were rejected by other orders because of poor health or age. She even accepted a woman who was 83 years old. When people criticized her, she said, "What do you want me to do? I like sick people myself; I'm on their side." She believed that people should have a chance to live their calling regardless of their health. Saint Jane, you forgave the man who killed your husband. Help me learn to forgive a particular person in my life who has caused me harm. You know how difficult it is to forgive. Help me to take the steps you took to welcome this person back into my life. Amen Image: St Jane Frances de Chantel - https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=60 |
Thursday
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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. Use some printed or downloadable colouring pages for relieving stress and anxiety. Image: Colours - OpenClipart-Vectors - https://pixabay.com/images/id-160255/ |
Friday
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The Assumption of the Blessed Mary
August 15 is the feast day of the Assumption of Mary, which is an important day on the Church calendar. On this day each year, Catholics celebrate the assumption of Mary into heaven. Father in heaven, all creation rightly gives you praise, for all life and all holiness come from you. In the plan of your wisdom she who bore the Christ in her womb was raised body and soul in glory to be with him in heaven. May we follow her example in reflecting your holiness and join in her hymn of endless love and praise. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Image: Assumption - https://www.catholic.org/news/hf/faith/story.php?id=75779 |
