The Way of the Cross
by @arte_carde
As we enter into Holy Week we are conscious that the whole world is suffering with Jesus through Covid-19, and awaits a resurrection from suffering and death.
In the latest Tui Motu this picture, accompanying a reflection by Neil Darragh, perhaps says better than words what we feel.
(Picture and reflection as shared by our R.E Advisor - Margaret from the Catholic Schools Office)
Prayer is a very important part of Holy Week, not only for our faith but also because of COVID-19 and the suffering that is happening in our world today.
Click on the logo above to access prayer reflections provided by Emmaus Productions, for all families to use during this time. There are some great resources here for children too.
This is also a great time for our children to learn the Traditional Prayers of the Church.
During this lockdown period, learning the following prayers will be a great help for our children.
Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory Be
Angel of God
The prayer cards above can be ordered from https://www.christiansupplies.co.nz/ after the COVID-19 lockdown has been lifted.
Stations of the Cross
As we walk the Stations of the Cross in our own bubbles this year, we remember Jesus' journey during his last week on earth.
Click Here to access the Stations of the Cross from the Catholic Online website.
As we walk the way of the Cross this year in our own bubbles, this is a great time to reflect and think about our own lives, think about the suffering that is happening in the world because of COVID-19 and offer up our prayers for everyone in need of it.
Let us also take ourselves back to the Way of the Cross and the suffering that Jesus went through. We remember his love for us. He loved us enough to die on the cross for us. His compassion and love for us was shown through his actions. Jesus healed the blind man in Mark 10:46-52 and brought Lazarus back from the dead in John 11:1-44.
When we find ourselves down and out during this time, let us take our thoughts back to Jesus and remember, his suffering was greater. Let us turn to him and ask him for the courage that we need in order to deal with what is happening in our world today.
Let us also take ourselves back to the Way of the Cross and the suffering that Jesus went through. We remember his love for us. He loved us enough to die on the cross for us. His compassion and love for us was shown through his actions. Jesus healed the blind man in Mark 10:46-52 and brought Lazarus back from the dead in John 11:1-44.
When we find ourselves down and out during this time, let us take our thoughts back to Jesus and remember, his suffering was greater. Let us turn to him and ask him for the courage that we need in order to deal with what is happening in our world today.
"I cannot forget that there is a dear good God watching over us."
St. Mary MacKillop (3.4.1871)
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