Saint of the Day
St. Joseph
St. Joseph was the husband of the Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus. A carpenter from Nazareth, he is described in the Gospels as a righteous man who obediently fulfilled every divine instruction given to him through dreams. He is venerated as patron of workers, fathers, the universal Church, and a holy death.
Scripture Reading
Matthew 1:24
When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife.
Reflection
Joseph's entire story can be read in that one sentence: he woke, and he obeyed. There is no record of a single word he spoke in all of Scripture, yet his life preaches volumes. He accepted mystery, protected the vulnerable, and surrendered his own plans to God's greater design. In the silence of Lent, Joseph teaches us that faithful obedience — even when we do not understand — is itself a form of prayer.
Prayer for Today
God our Father as we gather for this meeting may we be guided by your wisdom, your love and the abiding presence of your Spirit.
For your wisdom teaches us about what is truly important and gives us to the courage to do the right thing
Your love reminds us that our compassion is not only for those we think deserving but is for all your children who are in need.
Your Spirit empowers us to recognise the ways in which we are blessed and to build a community of learning that is characterised by joy, creativity and a spirit of service.
Through our work may this school be true to the charism of St Dominic and his ideals that it is our privilege to pass on.
We make this prayer through Christ our Lord in whose name we gather and who is with us always.
Amen.
For your wisdom teaches us about what is truly important and gives us to the courage to do the right thing
Your love reminds us that our compassion is not only for those we think deserving but is for all your children who are in need.
Your Spirit empowers us to recognise the ways in which we are blessed and to build a community of learning that is characterised by joy, creativity and a spirit of service.
Through our work may this school be true to the charism of St Dominic and his ideals that it is our privilege to pass on.
We make this prayer through Christ our Lord in whose name we gather and who is with us always.
Amen.
Amen.