Gospel Reflection
Luke 12:32–48 opens with reassurance: “There is no need to be afraid, little flock, for it has pleased your Father to give you the kingdom.” Jesus speaks tenderly yet urgently—discipleship is a call to courageous generosity and attentiveness. We are not left empty-handed; we are entrusted with treasure that must be shared: compassion, presence, wisdom, and hope.
“Sell your possessions and give alms… Get yourselves purses that do not wear out, treasure that will not fail you…” At St Ursula’s, this teaching finds visible expression. In preparing and sharing meals with those experiencing hardship through One Meal, students and staff embody Gospel almsgiving—not only offering food, but dignity, time, and encounter.
“See that you are dressed for action and have your lamps lit…” Our Catholic schools are communities where students are formed to be young people of hope, awake to the knock of Christ in daily life. Whether it’s honouring intergenerational faith at our Grandparents Mass, or journeying with vulnerable communities in the Cambodia Immersion, we strive to be ready—not with fear, but with open hearts.
“Happy those servants whom the master finds awake when he comes…” Awake service is faithful, not performative. Pope Leo XIV recently reminded digital missionaries: “It is not simply a matter of generating content, but of creating an encounter between hearts… Be agents of communion, capable of breaking down the logic of division.” In our school’s outreach and presence, we reject superficiality and strive for deep connection: the “network of God” formed by love, justice, and shared humanity.
“When a man has had a great deal given to him, a great deal will be demanded of him…” Students are invited to name their “treasures”—what they’ve been given in family, faith, friendship, intellect—and ask how these gifts can be used to build the kingdom. The life of Blessed Carlo Acutis models this beautifully: “To always be close to Jesus—that’s my life plan.” Through digital evangelisation and Eucharistic love, he lived simply and served joyfully.
Like Carlo, we are called to live with readiness—whether in the classroom, around the family table, or within our College communities—recognising that our true treasure lies in the relationships we nurture, the service we offer, and the hope we embody.
