First Reading: Ex 17:3-7  The Israelites complain to Moses in the desert.

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 94:1-2. 6-9. R. v.8

(R.) If today you hear his voice,

harden not your hearts.

Second Reading: Rom 5:1-2. 5-8  Christ laid down his life for us.

Gospel: Jn 4:5-42  Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well.

Watch it on The Chosen

This is a very powerful reading - we are reminded that Jesus looked beyond the stereotypes and at the person. A reminder to treat people better than we usually do!

Staff Development Day

Last Friday, the staff spent time exploring improving student learning through growth mindsets. We commenced the day with prayer with the thoughts of "from little things, big things grow."

This sacred space contained items that supported this day. The angel with the word "hope", hopes that the leanings do help improve the learning and well-being of the students; the colour blue was infused in the space over the grey that represents ashes and Lent;  the fabric then connects up to the Champagnat heart. The heart contains a thumb drive with all the students' names on it. St Champagnat had a heart with all the names of students who were in Marist schools, each evening he would say a prayer for all those in Marist schools. Finally, the candles all signify the importance of light to help brighten our world.

As it is Lent, no flowers are used, so green foliage is used.

You may notice hazelnuts.

We took the prayer from Julian of Norwich - when gazing at the hazelnut, we are encouraged to remember that they are God Made God Loved and God Kept.