Lord of life,

we give you thanks for the beauty of creation,

and we rejoice when we see signs of new life.

May we be Spring to others and never Winter.

Amen.

Week 5

Our life is a gift that comes to us through a graciousness that is beyond our understanding. Every adult and every child has a talent and an ability to contribute to the good of the broader life around them. But are we daring enough to “stick our neck out” or “go out on that limb” to realise the potential of our ability?

We can “if” and “but” about life too much and before we know it, life has passed us by. As someone once put it, “Too often opportunity knocks but by the time we push back the bolt, undo the two locks, take off the three chains and turn off the alarm, it’s too late.” When attempting something new or different, we must not be afraid to make mistakes. If we want to achieve something, we have to be prepared to take the knocks and experience failure. Life is a little like playing chess; as some of the chessmen move forward they may be beaten, but they may set up a winning game.

We often talk about what you think about and what you look for you will see more of. It is easy to be dragged down by those around us, but if we look for the good in others, if we look for what we would like to find, suddenly it seems that there is in fact more good and happiness in our world. As we continue our Lenten journey, it is a time for reflection about what we value, how we can help others and how we can be an uplifting influence in others’ lives.

As Christians, we believe in the power of prayer. Time to converse with God who always listens, and if we take the time to listen and be mindful also speaks with us.

An extract from “Mental Fitness Tips” by Michael Herbert notes:

‘A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug. Mental fitness is like physical fitness; we have to continually make the effort if we wish to stay in good shape. Set aside some time to reflect upon your emotional well-being. What demands or stresses are you facing and how are they impacting the way you think, feel and act?

It is a positive step to take a deliberate break from your worries and concerns. Dedicate a short time every day to your mental fitness and you may reap significant benefits in terms of feeling rejuvenated, more confident and in control of your life.’

LEAD Youth Rally

Our Year 10 Student Leaders will be travelling to Canberra on Sunday to participate in a LEAD Youth Rally with students from all over our Archdiocese. Please pray for these students as they engage with others to explore their faith and the importance of mission.

Maths Family Fun Night

Invitations went home last week and we hope to see many families come along on Tuesday 6 March from 5.30pm to enjoy a variety of Maths games which help students to engage with learning essential skills for numeracy. Please ensure you RSVP today to the front office if you plan to come along, so we are able to adequately provide sufficient resources.

With blessings,

Mrs Janet Cartwright

Principal