June

1

Come Holy Spirit of Unity bind us together as one family. Full of the joy and peace that comes from knowing Jesus Christ

2

Where there is love there is Courage. Where there is courage there is peace. Where there is peace there is God And when we have God we have everything

3

See the people I meet today as gifts to me

4

People cry, not because they’re weak. It’s because they’ve been strong for too long

5

The Hidden Jesus

Give me fresh eyes, so that I might learn to find you in unexpected people and places

6

Today let us listen to the trees breathing in the stillness.

The wind in the trees is prayer. (Thomas Merton)

7

Come Holy Spirit of Life

Brood over our Great Southlands Inspire us to live in peace and harmony with one another

8

Generous God, thank you for all you have given to me. Help me to use my gifts and talents  for your honour and glory and the benefit of all humankind

9

Look to the past with gratitude. Live the present with passion. Embrace the future with Hope

(Pope Francis)

10

My stronghold is God, the God who loves me faithfully

Psalm 59:17

11

Spirit of Life, stir within me. Set my heart more fully on Jesus and inspire me to live this day in a loving and just way

12

Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding

Kahlil Gibran

The Prophet

13

Come Holy Spirit of Love inscribe compassion on our hearts; Open our eyes and ears to the cries of those who suffer

14

Take an Awe walk using your 5 senses, around your garden, suburb or beach being mindful of the beauty of God’s creation.

15

Today may there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be

St Terese of Lisieux

16

St John Francis Regis

Patron of Social Workers

Fear not, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God (Isaiah 41

17

When the giver receives and the receiver gives, the circle of love… can grow as wide as the world

(Henri J.M. Nouwen)

18

Let us be united and we shall be strong.

(St Mary McKillop 1895)

19

Come Holy Spirit of Fire stir within us the flame of passion; Gift us with courage to strive for justice

20

It is not just the Eucharist, but the Eucharistic life that makes the difference.

(Henri J.M. Nouwen)

21

Pray imaginatively with one of your favourite Gospel stories.

22

Sometimes you just have to bow your head, say a prayer and weather the storm

23

It is Love alone that gives worth to all things.

(St Teresa of Avila)

24

God of the wilderness,

Teach me who I am.

Lead me into solitude

And speak to my heart.

Birth of John the Baptist

25

Come Holy spirit of Truth stretch our dreams and hopes across the globe: Draw us into the wonder and mystery of the holy ground of creation.

26

Look for God today in a place or circumstance where you haven’t seen God before

27

One kind word can change someone’s entire day

28

 Do your favourite meditation

29

Walk outside, stand there in silence, look up at the sky and contemplate how amazing life is. For God is All and in all.

30

Today journal 5 events during this month that you are grateful for. Every end is a new beginning