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'Prayer leads us forward in hope.'   

Pope Francis

The Power of Prayer during the Season of Advent

The word 'Advent' is Latin and means "coming;" its purpose is to look forward to the coming of Christ to Earth; it was a season that focused on waiting. So, Advent means something new is coming. The dawn of a new and better era. This is really what the Christmas season is all about, isn’t it? It’s the celebration of the ADVENT of a new era. God broke into time and space and entered our world.

Through prayer, we can enter into God's presence and ask Him to prepare our hearts the way He prepared all of history to receive the gift of His Son. Ask the Father to use this time during Advent to cut away the distractions and make your life a place of warmth and openness.

Some Things to Pray For During Advent:

Pray for attentiveness to what truly matters, without being distracted by trivial things.

Pray for opportunities to learn something new regularly.

Pray for discernment of how God would like you to set your priorities and the ability to focus on them consistently to fulfill His purposes in your life.

Pray for the grace to be able to rest, become aware of God's presence, and enjoy it.

Pray for strong relationships with other people in the bond of a loving community.

Pray for peace in all situations, no matter what the circumstances.

Pray for an enlivened imagination that helps you contribute to the world in creative ways.

Pray for freedom from all that burdens you - past mistakes, fears, destructive habits, hurts other people have inflicted, and more.

Pray for joy and a sense of humour.

Pray for confidence in God's love for you and trust in His power to work things out for the best in your life.

Pray for a clear mind and the ability to clearly communicate what you value to others.

Pray for purity so you can grow as a person and encounter God more fully.

Pray for openness to the Holy Spirit's guidance.

Pray for a genuine awareness of God's grace in your life and the humility to extend grace to others.

Pray for a passion to pursue justice. 

Edited from Whitney Hopler's “Pray for Simplicity this Advent”

Preparing for Advent

Please take note of the Divine Kids event, 'Prepare the Way' being held at Holy Family Church Hall in Doveton. Our own Father Joseph will be a guest speaker at the event.

First Week of Advent Liturgy

Please join the school community in celebrating the First Week of Advent Liturgy in the hall on Friday 25th November at 9:05a.m. The Year 3 students will be leading the liturgy with the theme HOPE. 

The first candle, which is purple, symbolizes hope. It is sometimes called the “Prophecy Candle or Prophet's Candle” in remembrance of the prophets, especially Isaiah, who foretold the birth of Christ. It represents the expectation felt in anticipation of the coming Messiah.

St Therese's Christmas Concert

Make sure you have this special event in your diaries!!