From the REC
Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Friday 27 June
The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is a celebration for Christ’ deep, personal love for each of us. It focuses on Jesus’ physical heart, a symbol of his enduring love and the emotional and spiritual sufferings He endured for humanity.
The image of His heart, wounded yet burning with love, reminds us that Jesus gave everything, even His life, so we might know the fullness of God’s mercy and compassion.
This feast invites us to draw closer to the heart of Jesus, to trust in His love, to show kindness to others, and to find peace in His presence. It’s a reminder that God’s love is not distant, but tender, faithful, and near to us in every moment.
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Feast of St Peter & St Paul - Sunday 29 June
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The Feast of Saints Peter and Paul celebrates two great leaders of the early Church. Though very different, Peter, a humble fisherman, and Paul, a former persecutor, both were transformed by Christ and became bold witnesses of the Gospel. They are celebrated together because they represent the unity and mission of the Church; Peter leading the Jewish Christians, and Paul bringing the message to the Gentiles. Their lives remind us that God uses all people, with different gifts and stories, to build His Church. Like them, we are called to live with courage, faith, and a heart open to God’s call. At mass on Sunday, the first reading focuses on the Lord recusing Peter from Herod whilst the second reading is Paul’s letter to Timothy, ready for the Day of the Lord. |
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How to Encourage Peace inour Society Today?
| As a Carmelite school, we are encouraged by the legacy of St Teresa of Avila and St Therese of Lisieux to consider our actions. They both sought to encourage peaceful relationships with others but also with oneself through the relationship they had with God. | |
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St Teresa of Ávila (1515–1582)
Teresa was a Carmelite nun who sought to renew the Order, which she felt had grown too relaxed. She founded the Discalced Carmelites ("discalced" meaning barefoot, symbolising simplicity and poverty), returning to a life of prayer, silence, and detachment from worldly things. |
St Thérèse of Lisieux (1873–1897)
Thérèse entered the Carmel of Lisieux at age 15. Though she never left the convent, her simple, humble approach to holiness known as the “Little Way” became famous worldwide. Through her autobiography, Story of a Soul, Thérèse taught that holiness is found in doing small things with great love. Her childlike trust and deep love of God made her one of the most beloved saints and a model of Carmelite spirituality lived out in daily life. |
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Mrs Kristina Borg
Acting REC