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23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Education Sunday

Loving Lord, we think of the children and young people close to our hearts And know that they are precious in your sight, fearfully and wonderfully made; And so we place them into your hands today. Strengthen and nurture them. Be with them in their coming in and going out, At home, at school, at college, at university, In their sports, activities and clubs, their friendships and their quiet times. Mould them in your image, forming and reforming, Through the positive influence of those whose lives cross theirs, Through the love and example of those who care for them, And through the constant love of your Son, Jesus, who walks alongside them each step of their lives, known or unknown. Amen

‘None of you can be my disciple unless  you give up all your possessions.’

Luke 14: 25-33 - In today’s Gospel Jesus addresses a great crowd who have been following him. In the gospel Jesus lays out the challenges and the difficulties that come with being one of his disciples - from following him wholeheartedly. Following Christ is, in a way, counterintuitive. This is not the whole story. In this passage Christ is asking us to place him at the centre of all that we do, knowing that freedom flows from loving Christ and seeking to know Him. Catholic schools place Jesus at the heart of what they do by teaching the values of respect and kindness and fostering community

Pope Francis announces that Blessed John Henry Newman will be canonised in Rome on Sunday 13th October

Blessed John Henry Newman, pray for us.

Quotes for Reflection, this Education Sunday.

“True education enables us to love life and opens us to the fullness of life.” - Pope Francis

“Love follows knowledge.” - Saint Catherine of Siena

“Catholic Education aims not to communicate facts but also to transmit a coherent, comprehensive vision of life, in the conviction that the truths contained in that vision liberates students in the most profound meaning of human feeling.” - Saint John Paul II

Pope Francis’ Intention for September.

The Protection of the Oceans
That politicians, scientists and economists work together to protect the world's seas and oceans.

As we begin a new school year at Saint Edmund Campion, keep our community in your prayers.

St Edmund Campion, Pray for us.