TUESDAY 18 FEBRUARY 2025 We Gather... Let us pray that God will make us more like Jesus. (pause) God our Father, teach us to imitate the love and compassion of Jesus, and help us to be like him in word and deed. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Week 6 Ordinary Time We Listen... A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (5:43-45) Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard people say, ‘Love your neighbours and hate your enemies.’ But I tell you to love your enemies and pray for anyone who mistreats you. Then you will be acting like your Father in heaven. He makes the sun rise on both good and bad people. And he sends rain for the ones who do right and for the ones who do wrong.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. We Reflect... Form mixed groups of three people (ie not with your usual friends). Your teacher will call out various numbers. With your group, you will need to have exactly that many points of contact with the floor... eg the number 4 might mean two people need to stand on one foot. We Go into the World... May God give us hearts that are welcoming and kind. Amen. May God bless us in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. After the activity, find a quiet space in the room and reflect: How did your team work together? Was it easy to work with people who are not your usual friends? Did it feel good when you came up with solutions together? 17
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