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Dear Parents and Community,
Prayer is one of the most important aspects of life as a follower of Jesus. Prayer has many benefits.
1.Prayer can help us focus on what is important.
2.Prayer can help us to stay hopeful in dark times.
3.Prayer can help us feel connected to God on a deeper level.
4.Prayer can help us deal with difficult emotions and situations.
5. Prayer can help us find comfort and peace.
6.Prayer can help us develop a stronger relationship with God.
7. Prayer can help us become more compassionate people.
8. Prayer can give us strength during difficult times.
9.Prayer can help keep our minds and thoughts clear.
10. Prayer is a way of communicating with Jesus and asking for guidance and support in our lives.
Prayer is something we can do every single day.
It is important to remember that prayers are not always answered the way we hoped for as this can lead to disappointment and discouragement.
That is why it is crucial to understand that the purpose of prayer is not just to have prayers answered when we want something. Prayer is meant first and foremost to nurture relationship with God, to be in frequent conversation with God who loves all, and to help keep one’s heart and mind open to God’s voice.
Pope Francis once said, “Praying is opening the door to the Lord so that he can do something. If we close the door, God can do nothing.” By ‘doing something’, the Holy Father was not just referring to God giving people that for which they ask, but in providing guidance in making decisions, moving them along the right path, inspiring them with hope and strength in overcoming obstacles, and forming them in faith.
The students and staff at St Joseph’s pray every day in many ways. This practise ‘opens the door’ to welcoming God into our lives.
Warm regards,
Loyola Best
Religious Education Coordinator (Acting)
Please pray this week for all of those children making their First Reconciliation on Wednesday evening.
Parish News: SACRAMENT of Reconciliation-celebrated on Wednesday 2nd July, 5 p.m. St Joseph’s Church
Next Week’s Readings: Sts Peter and Paul, The Apostles: Acts 12: 1-11; 2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 17-18; Matthew 16: 13-19
