“You’re blessed when you care.” (Matthew 5: 7) Jesus teaches us that showing mercy means choosing kindness, even when it is difficult. We all make mistakes, have tough days and sometimes need a second chance. When we forgive someone, include a person who feels left out or help a friend who is struggling, we are putting the message of Jesus into action. Mercy means looking beyond mistakes and seeing the good in others. The real challenge is choosing kindness when someone tes

All Saints Day - November 1st (yesterday) We pray for those who are no longer with us... Bless the many parted souls who lived their lives with grace. Bless the saints in heaven, gathered in that special place. May we tell their stories and remember all the ways they lived their faith and spent their days. There is glory and reward, even if at first there’s strife. Oh, blessed saints, you help us see a path that’s to eternal life. May we always hold them dear and know

Dear God, As we come to the end of another week, we thank you for being with us. Help us to rest, enjoy time with those we love, and show kindness wherever we go. Keep our school community safe over the weekend. Amen.

Dear Lord, Please help me to remember to use my voice wisely. Help me to use manners and to use my voice with kindness. Help me to use it in a way that makes others feel good about themselves. Thank you Lord, Amen

Look around today. Is someone feeling left out, lonely or unnoticed? Be the person who notices. Smile. Say hello. Invite them to join in. Make room. Small acts of kindness can make a BIG difference. God has a place for everyone. Let’s make sure we do too! We Pray God of welcome, Open our eyes to the people standing at the edges. Give us courage to notice, kindness to reach out, and generosity to make space. May our words say, “Come and join us,” and may our actions show, “You

God, wake us up to what is right in front of us. When we see a need, help us not to scroll past it, walk past it or wait for someone else. Give us the courage to step up, the heart to get involved and the energy to make things better. Help us turn our faith into action and leave something stronger, kinder and more alive because we were here. Amen.