Deputy Principal Mission and Pastoral Care

May – a month for Mary, mothers and making a difference

Each year in the month of May, Catholics around the word dedicate their prayers and devotions to Mary. For so many Christians around the world and in our own community, devotion to Our Lady, brings with it the confidence and support needed to live a life of faith and hope.

The rosary was given to St Dominic by Our Lady and is one of the most powerful prayers. Praying the rosary with a full heart and blessed intentions can bring great solace and relief. It is a way for those of faith to demonstrate their love and to be reminded that Mary loves all her precious children.

Across the campus in May there will be opportunities for our community to come together in Eucharistic celebrations, in prayer and in saying the Rosary to acknowledge this time of Marian spirituality. Our Years 5-12 Rosary group will meet weekly on Fridays during May and there will be opportunities for our Del Monte students to participate in the Rosary and Marian-focused prayer in their classes. 

Last week also saw two beautiful occasions at the College for students to show the love and gratitude they have for their mothers. Both the 7-12 campus and our P-6 campus celebrated Mother’s Day Masses in the Santa Sabina Chapel. Each of these occasions provided opportunities for children to take some time to acknowledge the love, and generosity of their mothers. This time of companionship in prayer also allowed mothers to pray for their children, asking for the strength and wisdom to guide them to attain independence, fulfilment and happiness. 

Melanie van der Meer
Deputy Principal Mission and Pastoral Care