Sunday
8TH OCTOBER
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
​Matthew 21: 33-43 
 Jesus said to them, Have you never read in the scriptures: 
‘The stone that the builders rejected 
has become the cornerstone; 
this was the Lord's doing,  
and it is amazing in our eyes? 
Therefore I tell you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that produces the fruits of the kingdom. 
Gospel Reflection
Teacher

Monday
9TH OCTOBER
 Praying with the Rosary 
October is the month of the Holy Rosary. Spend some time throughout October praying using Rosary beads and prayers from the Rosary. 
Find out more on how to pray the Rosary here. 
The Joyful Mysteries  are usually prayed on Monday and Saturday

Tuesday
10th OCTOBER
Listen to this story from Luke, about gratitude and exclusion. The lepers in the story represent people excluded from society and the Church. It is a call to each of us to recognise our blessings and give thanks to God
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Wednesday
11th  OCTOBER
Saint John XXIII 
Today is the feast of St John XXIII, also know as Pope John XXIII. Arguably, Pope John XXIII is considered to be an influential Pope of the 20th Century because of his decision to call for an ecumenical council which would later become know as Vatican II. Read more. Learn more about Saint John XXIII's legacy of Vatican II here. 
Pray: 
Prayer for Peace by St. John XXIII 
Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace, who are yourself our peace and reconciliation, who so often said, “Peace to you,” 
grant us peace. Make all men and women witnesses of truth, justice, and brotherly love. Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace. 
Enlighten our rulers that they may guarantee and defend the great gift of peace. May all peoples of the earth become as brothers and sisters. 
May longed-for peace blossom forth and reign always over us all. Amen. ​

Thursday
12th  OCTOBER
​Prayer for Global CitizenshipGod of yesterday, today and tomorrow You created a world of beauty and plenty for us all to share, You gave us responsibility for this earth, Rich in life and variety. Create in us a desire to act in solidarity, sacrificing some of our freedom and self-interest for the sake of the common good. Enlighten and strengthen us so that we may challenge the social and economic systems that create and sustain poverty. Show us the paths that lead to mutual assistance among peoples, to a deepening of human knowledge, to an enlargement of heart, and to a more human way of living within society. May we carry forward the work of Christ under the lead of the befriending Spirit.
​Inspired by Paul VI. Populorum Progressio, 1967

Friday
13th OCTOBER
The Examen
Lead students in the Examen, a reflective practice developed by St Ignatius of Loyola. Guide them in reflecting on the day’s events and becoming more aware of the presence of God in their lives. Responses can be in the heart and mind or written reflections in Prayer Journals.