Education in Faith 

This term has again been a challenging one and many like myself have probably questioned, when will this end? I found this prayer a couple of days ago and I thought it would be great to share it with you and your family. It reminds us of how God is always with us particularly in times of need.

Loving Creator, 

We asked for strength, and you gave us difficulties to make us strong. 

We asked for wisdom, and you gave us problems to solve. 

We asked for prosperity, and you gave us purpose and brains to use. 

We asked for courage, and you gave us fears to overcome. 

We asked for patience, and you gave us situations where we were forced to wait. 

We asked for love, and you gave us troubled people to help. 

We asked for justice, and you called us to be just and lead with integrity. 

Lord, we have received nothing that we asked for or wanted. 

And yet, we received everything that we needed. 

For this we give thanks.

- By Colleen Hanycz, PhD incoming President at Xavier University

After reflecting on this, I realised that God has been with me, us and our children this whole time. Enjoy the holidays with your family, stay safe and look after one another.

Mark MacGregor

Religious Education Leader.

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