From the Religious Education Coordinator

Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of August is an invitation for everyone to work for a transformation of the Church – a work that begins with “a reform of ourselves” through an experience of prayer, charity and service, inspired by the Holy Spirit. During these times of restricted movement and physical distance from our faith communities, we are called to be creative in making time and finding opportunities to pray and to be of service to others.

Anytime Catholics are unable to receive the Eucharist, they can make an Act of Spiritual Communion. Inviting Jesus into one’s heart and soul during times when receiving the actual sacrament is not possible is part of Catholic tradition. In the 1700s, St. Alphonsus Liguori wrote a special prayer for spiritual communion.

In an article published by Catholic News Service, Pope Francis said that “United to Christ we are never alone, but instead form one body, of which He is the head. It is a union that is nourished with prayer and also with Spiritual Communion in the Eucharist, a practice that is recommended when it isn’t possible to receive the sacrament.”  You are invited to follow the steps from the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney in making an Act of Spiritual Communion.

As we are unable to physically provide service to others, you are invited to consider those who are in need through donating to CatholicCare, the social services agency of the Archdiocese of Sydney. Please refer to the article from Ms Jenny Vu regarding the Gift of Goodness campaign.

As Year 12 students prepare for their remote learning examinations, you are invited to pray for them during Weeks 7 and 8.

A Prayer for Year 12 students

God, we ask that our Year 12 Sisters feel your presence with them as they prepare for and complete their remote learning examinations.

Give them calm hearts and quiet confidence in the knowledge that you hold them in the palm of your hand.

Bless them with a keen understanding of what they have learnt.

Give them the ability to be exact in their explanations and an ability to express themselves clearly.

Holy Spirit, send them your gifts of wisdom and knowledge.

We ask this through Christ our Lord,

Amen.

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