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Thoughts for the Week
...from the Chaplain
Week Beginning: 1 March 2021. Theme: Mindfulness
Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.Romans 12:2
What do you think renewing of our mind means? How might we achieve this? Our minds are so precious we must look after them, how do you look after your mind? Are you mindful of yourself and others? How? What can you do to improve your state of mind.
I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give.John 14:27
How do you achieve peace of mind? What are you worried about that you need to find peace of mind over? Worrying only serves to make things look worse and stop you focusing on the task in hand. Try to adopt a more peaceful, mindful approach.
Try to ground yourself in the present, breathe deeply, pay attention to your body and mind and what they need.
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Loving Father God, give me grace to be mindful today of your constant, loving presence. Give me wisdom to listen for your voice. Open my heart to your glory in everything, your light in everyone, even those who do not see it. Remind me everyone I meet is struggling. Help me to see with clear eyes, without judging or reacting. Help me to be patient with weakness and forgiving of myself and others. Nudge me to learn from every mistake, to be courageous in the face of fear, to seize every chance to show love. Ever-present God of love, keep me mindful this day of your mysterious grace, your goodness and mercy that are with me all of my day and all through the night. Amen.
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Assemblies and Readings
During the current situation, and social distancing restrictions, virtual assemblies will be held during afternoon registration on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and where appropriate associated digital materials shared with students will be published below.
Special message from Julie Bowen, School Chaplain - Covid 19
Dear readers,
Together with other clergy I have put together this booklet for my congregation that offers some prayers, liturgy and Bible readings as well as where to turn for spiritual programming during this difficult time.
Please take care of yourselves and your families, keep an eye out for neighbours and as we are unable to visit the phone is a valuable tool for contact especially with the elderly.
The following is an old Irish blessing which I am praying for you all at this time:
Love and blessings to you all,
Julie
| May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; May the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. |
May we who are merely inconvenienced Amen. |
Our School Prayer
Eternal God,
Help us through our duty to you
To love our neighbour,
To care for others,
To do our best for and in school,
To work for the common good of our community,
And to care for ourselves as we serve you.
Amen
Additional prayers for difficult times
Keep us, good Lord,
under the shadow of your mercy in this time of uncertainty and distress.
Sustain and support the anxious and fearful,
and lift up all who are brought low; that we may rejoice in your comfort knowing that nothing can separate us from your love
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Amen.
Celtic Circle Prayer
Circle me Father God, Keep love within and hatred without, Keep hope within and despair without, Keep peace within and anxiety without. Circle me Father God, Keep strength within and weakness without, Keep faith within and doubt without, Keep light within and darkness without. Circle me Father God, Surround me with your love, Surround me with your protection, Surround me with your peace.
Amen.
