Acting Assistant Principal – Religious Identity & Mission

Lenten Reflection (Week 2 of Lent)

Jer 17:5-10 / Ps 1:1-4, 6 / Lk 16:19-31

The story of the rich man and Lazarus should give us all pause, for the hungry and excluded remain at the gates of our societies, even though we live in a time of unparallel wealth and opulence. Pope Francis, in his powerful encyclical Fratelli Tutti, writes about the “throwaway” culture in which we live. He is not merely referring to material wealth – though that is important – but also to people discarded and deemed unworthy of help Lazarus is emblematic of these discarded people, while the rich man represents a similar attitude of indifference. 

Lent call each of us to profound change of heart. We are invited to feast on compassion and quench our thirst with love. Our eyes must be opened to the needs of the poor, and we are called to offer a ‘sumptuous’ response in action, not just in thought. Lazarus is at our gates too. How will we respond?

Reflection:

• How has the “throwaway’ culture impacted your thoughts and behaviours?

• What are the new attitudes and habits you need to start anew to counter indifferences?

Learning Group – Student Masses 

St Virgil’s College has continued with Learning Group Masses for all students across the College. These will occur weekly providing a vital opportunity for each student to engage in the process and spiritual richness of Mass with our college Priest, Fr Suresh.