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This week is ‘Laudato Si Week’.  If you haven’t heard of Laudato Si, it is a document written by Pope Francis calling for all of humankind to care for our common home.  This year's theme was ‘Everything is Connected’, which perhaps takes on a different meaning this year.  I look at our school and can’t help but think we are definitely doing our part to ‘care for our common home’ through the various environmental initiatives we have in place.  I think it’s also a great time to reflect on what we are doing in our day-to-day lives and consider what we can do to lessen our impact on the environment.  Laudato Si also aligns with our Benedictine Charism which calls us to Stewardship.  We know that sustainability has become an important concept within modern society and we are fortunate to also have a faith connection with. 

Contemplative Corner 

Watch this youtube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFpxURmVVsE&feature=emb_logo 

Because it is Laudato Si week, we’ve chosen this clip about Gratitude of Nature.  It is a short, simple video by Byakko Shinko Kai that expresses gratitude to the earth and the environment.  

What is your initial heart response to the video?  

Watch it several more times.

What are you feeling?  Are there insights for you?  Are you drawn to a response in prayer and action?  If possible, stand on the earth and express your gratitude in your own way.  You might choose to use movement or art to express your gratitude.

Working Bee

We are having a working bee to get the path started for our Bush Tucker Trail.  We’d love it if you could come on Sunday June 7 from 3:00pm - 5:00pm at the low oval.  It is BYO wheelbarrows and shovels.  Because of social distancing restrictions, we can only host 10 volunteers and ask that children be left at home.  If you are able to come on the day, please email Mr Christie at nchristie2@stbenedicts.catholic.edu.au