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SOMETHING TO THINK AND PRAY ABOUT THIS WEEK
Accept and Savour the Beauty We See
This journey of life is filled with such beauty at times. We could all do with slowing down and appreciating that beauty more often. Too often, we allow it to pass us by without recognition. We do sometimes catch it, though. Sometimes, we realise we are in the presence of beauty, and we allow ourselves to freeze time – to stay in that presence. In those moments, we are conscious enough to really experience beauty. While these moments may not come very often, when they do, they are often very emotional. They connect us to a central truth: that no matter what suffering there is in the world (and there is suffering in this world) and in our lives (there is and will be suffering in our lives), there is also beauty. We cannot explain why it is so; we can only accept that it is so.
This acceptance thing is hard to do. However, in accepting suffering, we are also free to accept and savour all the more the beauty we see and experience in the world.
Try praying for others: hold close to your heart in prayer all those who are suffering at this time; hold close to your heart in prayer all those who are sick; hold close to your heart in prayer all those who do not or cannot see beauty in their lives at this moment.
Jim Deeds & Brendan McManus SJ, Finding God in the Mess
We remember at this time...
National Literacy Day, established by the United Nations, celebrates the importance of literacy and education worldwide. It reminds us that education is essential and that literacy can greatly improve a person’s quality of life. Sadly, in many parts of the world, education is not equally accessible. Some people may have limited opportunities to learn, while others, especially girls, may be denied education altogether. Reading, writing, and communication are essential skills that help us understand the world, grow in confidence, and strengthen our communities.
We pray that all barriers to education may be removed and that everyone may have safe, equal access to learning. Amen!
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