Term 4 Week 35
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20-26 OCTOBER
ORDINARY TIME |
Sunday
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29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Luke 18:1-8 Gospel Reflection A very typical human situation: a corrupt judge, pestered by a persistent widow, finally gives in to her, not because he is won over to acting justly, but because she is going to ‘worry him to death’. We see an unfamiliar side of Jesus is in this parable; he is not long faced - he can speak of human foibles with an ironical humour. The story was all too common in the world that Jesus knew. Will not God see justice done? Teachers Background |
Monday
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Family and Friends
Blessed are You, loving Father, For all your gifts to us. Blessed are You for giving us family and friends To be with us in times of joy and sorrow, To help us in days of need, And to rejoice with us in moments of celebration.. Father, We praise You for Your Son Jesus, Who knew the happiness of family and friends, And in the love of Your Holy Spirit. Blessed are you for ever and ever. Amen. https://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=890 Image: stokpic https://pixabay.com/images/id-602967/ |
Tuesday
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St John Paul II
May you bless families, bless each family! You warned of Satan's assault against this precious and indispensable divine spark that God lit on earth. St. John Paul, with your prayer, may you protect the family and every life that blossoms from the family. https://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=3397 Image: John Paul II https://pixabay.com/images/id-3882512/ |
Wednesday
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St John of Capistrano
Today we celebrate the Feast of St John Capistrano. Creator, Open yet more our hearts to the needs of all our brothers and sisters, so that we may be better able to build a true peace. Remember, Father of mercy, all who are in pain, who suffer and die in the cause of a more brotherly world. For the men of every race, of every tongue - may your kingdom come: your kingdom of justice, of peace, of love; and may the earth be filled with your glory. Amen. Image: https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=692 |
Thursday
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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. Image: Breath - johnhain - https://pixabay.com/images/id-1100778/ |
Friday
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3 Minute Retreat
Engage in a spiritual “time out” to reconnect with God and experience peace of mind. Stop and reflect at the beginning or end of the day. Download a 3 Minute Retreat app for more regular use. Commit yourself to having times of stillness and silence throughout the week. Image: 3 Minute Retreat https://www.loyolapress.com/3-minute-retreats-daily-online-prayer |
