Pause. Reflect. Pray

OCTOBER MARIAN DEVOTION 2020

"The rosary is a school of prayer.
The rosary is a school of faith."
- Pope Francis

This coming October, we shall once again give honor to our Blessed Mother Mary as a community through the praying of the Holy Rosary. Rosary guides, led by our very own students from school committees such as Kikomm, Lingkod, Examen, and YCLC, are made available on this site: manakaymaria.wordpress.com. You may also click on the button to learn more about the other Marian-related activities which the Campus Ministry and Service Office (CMSO) has prepared for this month.

We hope that, amidst the crisis that we are currently facing, you will find time to come together as one family in the Lord in praying the Rosary. Let us be bonded together by a shared faith that our Blessed Mother intercedes for us.

Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us.

Easter message of fr. ari dy, sj

REFLECTION
QUESTIONS

How has your life changed in the past weeks since the enhanced community quarantine?

What feelings come to mind during this time of uncertainties?

What thoughts have remained that need to be processed and expressed?

EXAMEN VIDEO
BY FR. HARVEY MATEO, S.J.

A Day in My Life: Living Under the COVID-19 Pandemic

We are living in an unprecedented time as globally, we are all dealing with the interruptions, disruptions, and changes to our lives due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No matter how frustrating, confusing, or scary this crisis gets, fear doesn’t have the final say. 1 John 4:18 says, “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” Our hope is built on the perfect love of Jesus Christ, so we’ve been called to share that love with the world.

Fear will not have the last word, but love and hope will! Let us use these troubled times as a way to “journey with the youth,” a way to empower our youth in such a way that will connect them like never before. A simple but compelling way to do this is through the power of story. Specifically, let us allow our youth to share their stories with each other as they experience and live through these uncertain times. Let us invite them into conversation with each other through the windows of their worlds in their own voices.

ESSAY PROMPT:

“I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.”
1 Corinthians 3:6-7.

WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
A Day in My Life: Living Under the COVID-19 Pandemic

During these troubled times, the Lord tells us not to fear, for His perfect love casts out fear! (1 John 4:18) YOU have an opportunity to plant a seed that has the power to spread God’s love and flourish in connection with other students in Jesuit schools and institutions around the world. Every need in the world is an OPEN DOOR to share God’s love, so join in this opportunity to do just that.

DIRECTIONS:
In ~200 words (3-4 paragraphs), describe what your typical day has been like since the outbreak of COVID-19.
Here are some questions to consider:

How have these changes impacted your daily routines?
What have been the challenges from this situation (desolations)?
What have been the gifts and graces from this situation (consolations)?
How has that made you feel about the world we live in and the future that lies ahead?
What should our society learn from this crisis that has affected us globally?
What are your concerns and hopes?

Fear will not have the last word, but love and hope will!

Adapted from: https://www.educatemagis.org/blogs/students-reflections-a-day-in-my-life-living-under-the-covid-19-pandemic/

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Pope sends video message ahead of Holy Week

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Dear Parents,

God’s blessings on this Holy Week! Holy Week is a perfect time to remember and pray for people who are in difficult situations or are experiencing hard times. Our WEEK 2 activity invites your family - especially your son - to keep in mind various groups of people as prayer intentions for each day of the week. Please see the attached proposed prayer intentions. Note that some of the themes may be heavy, i.e., loss of a loved one, and might need parental guidance and processing. We rely on your judgment as parents as regards how lightly or deeply to discuss the material with your son. We are one with you in praying during this Holy Week.

Sincerely yours,
Mrs. Cacacho and the GS Teachers