Term 3 Week 29
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4-9 SEPTEMBER
ORDINARY TIME |
Sunday
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23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Luke 14:25-33 The Cost of Discipleship Teacher Background Gospel Reflection |
Monday
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Prayer to start and end the day
Pray short simple prayers to start the day and closing prayers for the end of the day for younger students Pray Prayers before Class Begins for older student |
Wednesday
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Paralympic Games 7 -18 September
Pray for the safety of all who will travel to the Games: for competitors and coaches, cleaners and caterers; for umpires and judges, city guides and security guards; for audiences and volunteers. Ask God to grant them safe travel and experiences that are enriching. Explore ways to watch the Olympics as a spiritual practic |
Thursday
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Feast of the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Create a Mary prayer composed of only a few words, such as 'Mary, Mother of us all, give me strength' (or wisdom, patience, generosity — whatever spiritual gift you need at this time.) Use different titles for Mary e.g. Gentle Woman, Woman of Faith, Star of the Sea. |
Friday
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The People Cross
Light votive candles. Invite students to think about and write the name of a friend or family member they wish to pray for, on a piece of paper or card. Lead them to place the names on the floor or wall in the shape of a large cross. The group then stands in a circle around the cross and prays silently a prayer of intercession for the person they named. Conclude this prayer with an Amen response. |