Sunday
4TH SEPTEMBER
23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Luke 14:25-33
The Cost of Discipleship
Teacher Background

Gospel Reflection

Monday
5TH SEPTEMBER
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

Tuesday
6THSEPTEMBER
Mantra Prayer (based on Psalm 46:10)
This prayer is best said with a pause for contemplation after each line.
Be still and know that I am God... (pause)
Be still and know that I am...(pause)
Be still and know... (pause)
Be still... (pause)
Be... (pause)

Wednesday
7TH SEPTEMBER
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
8TH SEPTEMBER
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. 
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Friday
9TH SEPTEMBER
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.
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