{"id":15121,"date":"2026-02-13T10:48:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T23:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/?post_type=article&p=15121"},"modified":"2026-02-13T10:48:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T23:48:47","slug":"from-the-religious-education-coordinator-86","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mscw\/article\/from-the-religious-education-coordinator-86\/","title":{"rendered":"From The Religious Education Coordinator"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Pray with Pope Leo XIV\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

\"\"<\/a>Each month, Pope Leo XIV has asked for our prayers for a specific intention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pope Leo XIV\u2019s prayer intention for the month of February is for children with incurable diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a video to be released on Feb. 5, the Holy Father prayed that the faithful would realise that \u201cthe smiles, even in the midst of pain,\u201d of children suffering from incurable diseases, \u201care a testimony of [God\u2019s] kingdom.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Pope Worldwide Prayer Network: <\/b>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-REFhEErYHA<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lord Jesus,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

who welcomed the little ones in your arms and blessed them tenderly,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

today we bring before you the children living with incurable illnesses.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Their fragile bodies are a sign of your presence,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

and their smiles, even in the midst of pain, are a testimony of your kingdom.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

We ask you, Lord, that they may never lack proper medical care,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

human and compassionate attention,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

and the support of a community that accompanies them with love.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Sustain their families in hope,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

in the midst of weariness and uncertainty,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

and make of them witnesses of a faith that grows stronger through trial.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Bless the hands of doctors, nurses, and caregivers,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

so that their work may always be an expression of active compassion.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

May your Spirit enlighten them in every difficult decision,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

and grant them patience and tenderness to serve with dignity.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Lord, teach us to recognize your face in every suffering child.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

May their vulnerability awaken our compassion,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

and move us to care, accompany, and love<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

with concrete gestures of solidarity.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Make of us a Church that,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

animated by the feelings of your heart<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

and moved by prayer and service,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

knows how to uphold fragility,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

and in the midst of suffering, becomes a source of comfort,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

a seed of hope, and a proclamation of new life.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Amen.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Opening Mass\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n
\"\"<\/a>With Goodness at Heart: Celebrating New Beginnings at Marist Sisters\u2019 College<\/b><\/h5>\n

Wednesday 4th February, marked a significant and joyous occasion in the life of our College as we gathered to celebrate the beginning of the academic year. It was a day defined by tradition, welcome, and a renewed sense of purpose as we officially recognized milestones for our students and staff.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Procession of Faith and Unity<\/b><\/h5>\n

The ceremony began with a moving Entrance Procession, rich in Marist symbolism.<\/span><\/p>\n

Harriet O\u2019Connor, College Co-Captain, carried our Marist Heart. This heart is a profound symbol of the great love of Christ. As Marists, we are called to follow Christ by <\/span>\u201cthinking, judging, feeling and acting\u201d<\/span><\/i> as Mary in all things. By adopting Mary\u2019s approach, we strive to walk in the shoes of others with delicacy and sensitivity, holding them close.<\/span><\/p>\n

To signify this connection, the Marist Heart carried today contained the names of every member of the College community printed on scrolls\u2014a beautiful reminder that we hold dear everyone we love and support.<\/span><\/p>\n

Accompanying the heart, Sarah Mourani, College Co-Captain, carried the College candle, while members of the Student Leadership Team proudly brought forth our Marist Compass banners and House banners.<\/span><\/p>\n

A highlight of the gathering was the badging of our students, acknowledging their growth and new steps in their educational journey:<\/span><\/p>\n