Reflection & Prayer

With the artwork of Susan Daily IBVM and text by Rachel McLoughlin IBVM they have created a reflective, challenging and moving presentation. This beautifully crafted video takes us on a creative journey with key words and bright images through the COVID-19 pandemic which has affected all of us in so many ways.

Some Ideas and Resources for continuing to support your child’s faith development during Home-Learning.

As a general guide, however, parents may like to focus on scripture, prayer and good works within the family community as a means of finding spiritual comfort and drawing closer to God as a family.

Scripture resources that you may like include:

• A bible app for kids
• A website for teens with daily readings
• The Chosen - TV Series on the New Testament
• The Bible in a Year - Short daily readings and explanations

General Interest Resources

• Magis Centre for Teens - daily blog
• Catholic Blog for young people

Prayers:

• Introducing some quiet prayer time as a family
• Help getting started
• Pray the rosary

Good Works start at home:

• Create a space to express gratitude each day.
• Praise acts of kindness whenever you see them.
• Help people in need but only after you remember that we are all in need.

Social Justice Sunday: The Catholic Church in Australia will mark Social Justice Sunday on August 29. The Bishops’ Social Justice Statement 2021-22: Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor, affirms that “we human beings need a change of heart, mind, and behaviour”. It draws from Scripture, from the theological tradition, from Catholic Social Teaching, and from the wisdom of the world, including the insights of the First Nations. The statement can be read by clicking on the link. Find out more here.

Dates for your Diary:

Blessings, 

Christine Savage | Leader of Mission