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Week of Sep 21st

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

16/09/2024

International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

Here's a little good news (1:47) regarding the capacity of human beings to solve a problem.

So, we've done something about the ozone layer - which demonstrates that we can heal the world. Let's be resolute in finding ways we can contribute to solving the ongoing problem of climate change.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Creator God,

help us appreciate the wonders of this planet;

on this day when we can celebrate a success,

help us to seek a greater understanding of the causes of climate change which threatens the world;

give us wisdom and resolve to act in such a way that we contribute to solutions.

We ask this in your Holy Name. AMEN

National Teacher Assistants' Day

16/09/2024

Behind every great teacher is a great teaching assistant!!!!!!

Let's celebrate the unsung heroes of learning - our teaching assistants and other learning support staff!

Make their day by saying thank you and giving them a smile!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY (available here as a 1:24 video)

Let's spend a few moments thinking about those who walk alongside us as we learn.

Let's give thanks for their patience,
for their consistency,
for their compassion,
for not giving up on us,
for believing in us,
for recognising our potential,
for the time they put in,
for the efforts they make,
for their encouragement,
for their advice,
for their sheer humanity which models for us

how wonderful every human being is.

Loving God, we place our Teaching Assistants

and all who support us in your hands.

Help us to show we appreciate them

by what we say and what we do.

St. Julie: pray for us, protect us and bless us.

International Day of Peace

21/09/2024

International Day of Peace

So, we'd all agree that peace is desirable but what is it?

Here are a few quotes about peace (2:30) for you to consider.

This is a beautiful prayer for peace in Syria from Rachel at CAFOD:

God of light,

We pray for our neighbours in Syria
walking in the shadow of darkness.

In you, Lord, may we see a flicker of hope,
a warm ray of light to heal our hearts.

Pour upon us all your glorious light,
your radiance brings us to fullness of life.

We pray as one the fighting may cease,
and all may be blessed by the dawn of your peace.

We ask this through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.

Rachel McCarthy/CAFOD

World Alzheimer's Day

21/09/2024

Here's a quite beautiful performance piece! (Video 4:42)

A one minute reflection from the point of view of someone affected by dementia - Do not ask me to remember.

This is a one minute PRAYER for today.