Some thoughts on Lent from Pope Francis:

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Jesus revealed to his disciples the deepest meaning of his mission when he told them of his passion, death and resurrection, in fulfilment of the Father’s will. He then called the disciples to share in this mission for the salvation of the world.

In our Lenten journey towards Easter, let us remember the One who “humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross” (Phil 2:8). During this season of conversion, let us renew our faith, draw from the “living water” of hope, and receive with open hearts the love of God, who makes us brothers and sisters in Christ.

Fasting, prayer and almsgiving, as preached by Jesus (cf. Mt 6:1-18), enable and express our conversion. The path of poverty and self-denial (fasting), concern and loving care for the poor (almsgiving), and childlike dialogue with the Father (prayer) make it possible for us to live lives of sincere faith, living hope and effective charity.

Every moment of our lives is a time for believing, hoping and loving. The call to experience Lent as a journey of conversion, prayer and sharing of our goods, helps us – as communities and as individuals – to revive the faith that comes from the living Christ, the hope inspired by the breath of the Holy Spirit and the love flowing from the merciful heart of the Father.

Our school value RESPECT fits right in with the season of LENT.

What does the word RESPECT mean? The dictionary says…

…to take notice of;

to regard with honour and special attention;

to regard as worthy of special consideration;

hence, to care for; to heed.

 Some quotes from Scripture calling us all to respect and honour one another…

• God created human beings in his image. In the image of God he created them. Genesis 1:27
• For everything created by God is good 1 Timothy 4:4
• Show respect for all people. Love the brothers and sisters of God’s family. Respect God. 1 Peter 2:17
• Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind' Luke 10:27
• Love your neighbour as yourself. Luke 10:27

PROJECT COMPASSION

Please remember to give what you can to Project Compassion to help those who do not have enough to live life to the full. There is a Project Compassion box for donations in each classroom.