{"id":45441,"date":"2026-05-22T15:27:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T05:27:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/?post_type=article&#038;p=45441"},"modified":"2026-05-22T15:27:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T05:27:41","slug":"chaplains-corner-26","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc\/article\/chaplains-corner-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Chaplains Corner"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><b>Even when we feel disconnected or not enough, God\u2019s Spirit is always with us, gently growing love, peace and strength within.<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>This week in Devotional Service, we reflected on Pentecost and our theme, &#8216;Spirit Strong \u2013 Switched On&#8217;. Using the image of a phone without power, students explored how easily we can feel &#8216;disconnected&#8217;\u2026.particularly in seasons of pressure, comparison and uncertainty.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>Through a story of a student feeling overwhelmed, we reminded girls of a simple but powerful truth: they do not have to navigate these moments alone. God\u2019s Spirit is present not only in big, visible experiences, but also in the quiet, hidden ones\u2026.offering comfort, strength and a sense of being deeply known and loved.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>Students were introduced again to the fruit of the Spirit \u2014 qualities such as love, peace, kindness and gentleness \u2014 not as expectations to meet, but as gifts that grow within them over time.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>&#8216;Spirit Strong&#8217; is not about having everything together, but about recognising that even in challenging moments, they remain connected, supported and held.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>A beautiful Fijian phrase shared in chapel captured this message:<\/div>\n<div>\u201cNa Yalo Tabu sa tiko vata kei keda, ena gauna kecega\u201d<\/div>\n<div><b>The Holy Spirit is with us, at all times.<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>I extend my sincere thanks to the following students, who contributed music to our devotional services under the direction and leadership of Richard Coward:<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>Woodwind Ensemble<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Freyja Gray<\/strong> (Year 9)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jocelyn Su<\/strong> (Year 11)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Angelina Xu<\/strong> (Year 11)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cloris Xu<\/strong> (Year 10)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>String Ensemble<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Juah Hyun<\/strong> (Year 12)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dana Hyun<\/strong> (Year 8)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Josephine Doan<\/strong> (Year 11)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tiffany Lai<\/strong> (Year 12)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><b>A Prayer for this week<\/b><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><i>Loving God,<\/i><\/div>\n<div><i>Thank you for your Spirit, always with us.<\/i><\/div>\n<div><i>When we feel overwhelmed, remind us to pause and breathe,<\/i><\/div>\n<div><i>and to know we are not alone.<\/i><\/div>\n<div><i>Grow in us love when we feel unsure,<\/i><\/div>\n<div><i>peace when life feels busy,<\/i><\/div>\n<div><i>and gentleness when we are hard on ourselves and others.<\/i><\/div>\n<div><i>Help us to be \u201cSpirit Strong,\u201d<\/i><\/div>\n<div><i>in the small, quiet moments of each day.<\/i><\/div>\n<div><i>Your Holy Spirit is with us, always.<\/i><\/div>\n<div><i>Amen.<\/i><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"mailto:vravetali@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au\"><em><b>&#8211; Rev Vinnie Ravetali<\/b><\/em><\/a><\/div>\n<div>Senior Chaplain<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even when we feel disconnected or not enough, God\u2019s Spirit is always with us, gently growing love, peace and strength within. \u00a0 This week in Devotional Service, we reflected on Pentecost and our theme, &#8216;Spirit Strong \u2013 Switched On&#8217;. 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