Term 3 Week 27
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19 - 25 AUGUST
ORDINARY TIME |
Sunday
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20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
John 6:51-58 Gospel Reflection 'Eucharist’ means ‘Thanksgiving’ – this principal act of worship is a grateful response to the God who ‘loved us first’. Think Do you allow yourself to be nourished, by the Eucharist? Act Write a prayer of thanks to the 'God that loved you first'. Image: © Joshua O'Keeffe. Used with permission |
Monday
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Feast of St Bernard
'I love because I love. I love that I may love.' St Bernard When God loves, all he desires is to be loved in return Read and listen about the story of St Bernard. Create a chain of love. How do you show love? How do you receive love? Image from <https://pixabay.com/en/heart-love-romance-valentine-700141/> |
Tuesday
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Feast of Saint Pius X
St Pius X was a humble pope who cared especially for the poor of the world. He wrote in his will, “I was born poor, I have lived poor, and I wish to die poor.” View the Caritas information, videos and images about Catholic Social Teaching with regard to the poor. (Select your year level on the appropriate tab). The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor offers a suitable reflection for Secondary Students. Image from: Lawrence OP. Used with permission, Non-Commercial 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC 2.0) |
Wednesday
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Praying with Photos
We are God's work of art. (Ephesians 2:10) Have a look back through the photo gallery on your phone or device, or take a walk around your school or office to capture a new picture. Choose an image that inspires a connection for you. You may have Sit with the image and allow its significance for you today to reveal itself. Formulate a prayer in your own words. It might be: A prayer of thanks; A prayer of praise; A prayer of blessing; A prayer of sorrow; A prayer of petition. Image: © Joshua O'Keeffe. Used with permission |
Thursday
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Credo Prayer
For it is with you heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess your faith and are saved (Romans 10:10) . A Personal Credo I believe... What do I believe about myself? What do I believe about those I love? What do I believe about education? What do I believe about my peers? What do I believe about God? What do I believe I am called to be? Form your answers to these questions, then place them before God in prayer. Name where you need God's assistance to put your belief into practice. Keep your personal creed and revisit it, listening to what God is saying to you. Image from <https://pixabay.com/en/god-religion-cross-christianity-1772560/> |
Friday
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Feast of Saint Bartholomew
St. Bartholomew, a doctor in the Jewish law, was a dear friend of St. Philip the Apostle. He recognised Jesus as the Son of God. After having received the gifts of the Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost, St Bartholomew evangelised in Asia Minor, North-western India, and Greater Armenia. Image from: Creative Commons image by Mazur/Catholic News. Used with permission. Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) |
Saturday
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Blessing Cloud
Think of and write a simple blessing for yourself, for a friend, for your family, for the world. For example: May I feel safe; May you be happy; May all people have food and water. I pray for these things. Amen. |
