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Thoughts for the Week
...from the Chaplain
Week Beginning: 28 April 2025. Theme: Marginalised
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are marginalised. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy. Proverbs 31:8-9
Do you know people who come from a background of poverty? Have you ever bothered to find out? How are you involved with the marginalised? Do you actively seek to understand the plight of the poor and marginalised? What can you do to be more active? Do you give generously, not just money, but time to help?
God has anointed me to bring good news to the suffering and afflicted, comfort to the broken hearted, and freedom to captives and the oppressed. Isaiah 61:1
How should your perspective change? How can you bring comfort, good news and freedom? Make a plan for how you can better understand the plight of the poor and needy. Then, make a plan for how to better pursue justice for the poor and marginalised.
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Dear God We pray for those deprived of their human needs, and their human rights; that they may be given the dignity which God bestows on all people. We pray for all who are forgotten or thrown away, and especially for the poor, the sick and the aged, that God might change our hearts and move us to love them as the image of Christ. We pray for all who are lonely or afraid, for teenagers on the street, old people in nursing homes, the homeless, prisoners, and all whom the world has forgotten, that Christ might lead us to them. We pray for all who are forgotten or cast off, that we might value each and every human life, as a priceless gift from God. We pray for those who are mentally and physically disabled; that we might cherish the gifts God has given them, and in their lives hear the voice of our loving God Amen |
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.
