Chinese Language Day
20/04/2021
20/04/2021
21/04/2021
Set up by the UN in 2018, this is a day to be thankful for and reflect on our inherent creativity and ability as a species to innovate!
Here's a thought for the day and prayer. (2:29)
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Loving God,
We give thanks for the gift of creativity we are all blessed with.
Give us open hearts and determined mindsets that we might use this gift
to bring about innovations which will benefit all of humanity
and ensure sustainability for the planet we all call home!
We pray this in your holy name. AMEN
22/04/2021
Here's a really fabulous video about some outstanding ICT pioneers - who just happened to be women (3:11):
Loving God,
We give thanks for the ingenuity you give us which hastens development in all areas of life.
We give thanks especially today for women and girls who work in ICT:
We pray too for those who are denied opportunities – whether by societal attitudes or lack of access to resources.
Help us to use the resources we have wisely, sustainably and generously.
Help us to work towards that day when all are given chances to fulfil their potential.
We ask this in your holy name.
AMEN
22/04/2021
A brilliant song from way back in 1974! It's well worth pondering the words - just what are Sparks trying to say?
Of course, our relationship with Mother Earth is very much influenced by our connection with Sr Dorothy Stang.
CLICK HERE FOR A VIDEO PRAYER from some of our students which is very appropriate for today.
This is a prayer from the Holy Father about the earth and our relationship with our Common Home.
23/04/2021
Spanish is one of six official languages of the United Nations - spoken in Spain and all over South Africa (except for Brazil).
Here's a bit of info:
Here's the Hail Mary in Spanish to mark this day!
24/04/2021
25/04/2021