Sunday
23RD OCTOBER
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Luke 18:9-14
The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
The tax collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven, but was beating his breast and saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’
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Teacher Background

Gospel Reflection

Monday
24TH OCTOBER
Listen to Luke 18:9-14
The simple message of this gospel is to be humble and not judge others. The parable continues the theme of prayer and invites reflection on how to pray. Use the Lectio Divina as a way of praying with Scripture to listen and respond to this gospel story.
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Tuesday
25TH OCTOBER
Breathing Meditation
Close eyes and listen to your breathing. 
Slow down your breathing and count in your mind to 4 on the in breath and then to 4 on the out breath.
  • Our breath is a gift from God.
  • Breathe in the peace of God.
  • Breathe out the peace of God to others.  

Wednesday
26TH OCTOBER
Lead students in contemplative prayer allowing them to take time to be still and become aware of the gentle presence of a loving and merciful God, 
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Thursday
27TH OCTOBER
Seeing Jesus Guided Meditation
Meditation with Image by Archbishop Mark Coleridge explores the use of the small word “see” in Scripture and in life , and leads praying with an ancient icon of Jesus.   
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Friday
28TH OCTOBER
Feast of Sts Simon and Jude
Remembered as being among the twelve apostles, the fist followers of Jesus. Let us pray that we will be followers of Jesus.  
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