Sunday
19 MARCH
SUNDAY 19th March
Third Sunday of Lent
Gospel:  John 4: 5-42  
The Story of Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan Woman  
Teacher Background
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Monday
20 MARCH
  • Watch Video of this gospel story and reflect on the message that this story might have for people today.
  • Pray with a song that tells the story of the Woman at the Well.
  • Woman at the Well Song  Anne Millen Longacre
  • Come to the Well Bernadette Farrell.
Solemnity of St Joseph
  • Joseph was a man of honour who was open to hear God’s word to him.
  • He is an example for us all and a model of what it means to trust God.
  • Pray for the grace to hear and trust God. St Joseph, man of courage, pray for us.

Tuesday
21 MARCH
Harmony Day
  • The message of Harmony Day is ‘Everyone Belongs’
  • Write a Haiku Prayer or an Acrostic Prayer titled HARMONY or EVERYONE BELONGS.  

Wednesday
22 MARCH
World Water Day
  • Prayer for Ecological Conversion  
  • Pray prayers of thanksgiving for the fresh water that we enjoy.
  • Pray for all people who have very limited access to fresh water.
  • Pray that people will use water wisely and care for our common home. 

Thursday
23 MARCH
Praying the Examen
  • Pray the Examen. The Examen Prayer is part of the spiritual tradition of St Ignatius of Loyola.
  • The Examen can provides a mirror which reflects God’s active presence in our everyday lives. The Examen may be prayed at the end of the day, at the end of a lesson or at the end of a week.
  • Access an audio Examen on Soundcloud.
  • The Examen for Children

 Friday
24 MARCH
Project Compassion Story
  • Watch the story of Nguyet from Vietnam.
  • Nguyet lives with a severe disability, and has suffered isolation in her native Vietnam as a result. A Caritas-supported program offered her education, creative outlets and much-needed community interaction.
  • Pray for Nguyet and for people who struggle with disabilities. 
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord (Saturday 25th March )