{"id":45104,"date":"2026-05-08T12:49:36","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T02:49:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/?post_type=article&#038;p=45104"},"modified":"2026-05-08T15:06:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T05:06:14","slug":"chaplains-corner-24","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/article\/chaplains-corner-24\/","title":{"rendered":"Chaplain&#8217;s Corner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-44337 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/03\/Rev-Vinnie-400x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/03\/Rev-Vinnie-400x640.jpg 400w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/03\/Rev-Vinnie-640x1024.jpg 640w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/03\/Rev-Vinnie-768x1229.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/03\/Rev-Vinnie-94x150.jpg 94w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/03\/Rev-Vinnie.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><strong>Term 2 Prayer Breakfast \u2013 MLC School Community<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday morning, members of the MLC School community gathered for this term\u2019s Prayer Breakfast, bringing together staff, parents and Old Girls in a spirit of gratitude, reflection and shared purpose. The gathering acknowledged the School\u2019s 140<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary, as well as the upcoming celebration of Mother\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n<p>The gathering offered a meaningful time of connection and reflection, honouring the relationships that have shaped MLC School across generations\u2026<strong>Rev Vinnie,<\/strong> drawing on <em>John 14:15\u201321<\/em>, gave emphasis to Jesus\u2019 words: &#8216;<em>I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to help you and be with you forever\u2026I will not leave you as orphans.&#8217;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This promise of God\u2019s abiding presence invited the community to consider how love is lived out through care, faithfulness and everyday acts of compassion within families, friendships, relationships and school life.<\/p>\n<p>Mother\u2019s Day was acknowledged with warmth and inclusivity, recognising mothers, caregivers and all who nurture others, while holding space for the varied experiences this day can bring. This inclusive approach ensured that all present felt seen and respected, reflecting the School\u2019s commitment to compassion and belonging.<\/p>\n<p>The Prayer Breakfast served not only as a time of spiritual reflection, but also as a meaningful opportunity to strengthen community bonds. Conversations shared over breakfast fostered connection between the school community, highlighting the continuity of the MLC School story across generations.<\/p>\n<p>Together, the community gave thanks for MLC School\u2019s rich history and looked ahead with hope, grounded in a shared commitment to step forward with courage, growth, integrity, respect, and compassion\u2026 trusting that the same God who has been faithful for 140 years, will remain faithful still.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Happy Mother\u2019s Day to all Mums and Nurturers of our community!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:vravetali@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au\"><em><strong>\u2013 Rev Vinnie Ravetali<\/strong><\/em><\/a><br \/>\nSenior Chaplain<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Term 2 Prayer Breakfast \u2013 MLC School Community On Wednesday morning, members of the MLC School community gathered for this term\u2019s Prayer Breakfast, bringing together staff, parents and Old Girls in a spirit of gratitude, reflection and shared purpose. The gathering acknowledged the School\u2019s 140th anniversary, as well as the upcoming celebration of Mother\u2019s Day. 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