Pope Francis

There has been much written about the passing of the Pope and the impact that he had in his reign. He was a genuine person of peace and unity and respect.

As we read this Newsletter the Conclave has commenced to work out a replacement Pope. We pray that their work is fruitful, and the correct choice is made.

Wonderful ANZAC Day Celebrations

Anzac Day is such an important time in our country. To remember, celebrate and pay respects to those who served our country to allow us to have what we do today. In the following pages you will see how the school worked with the local communities and also had its own celebration.

We were privileged, at the school assembly, to welcome our guests from the Warilla RSL sub-Branch and the Albion Park RSL, thank you.

Lest We Forget

At Corpus Christi we focus on quality education and peaceful relationships. This takes some hard work and a bit of focus to achieve. But is so worth it in today’s society where spur of the moment and sometimes thoughtless actions seem to become the norm.

So, I was devastated to read of the continuing loss of life and lack of care shown by humans to humans. When will this stop? We give thanks for the society that we have in Australia, not perfect, but so much better than so many other places.

Mothers Day

I wish all mothers a wonderful day on Sunday and hope that you get spoilt. You deserve it. The role of motherhood is seriously underestimated in the current world.

Mothers hold a unique and irreplaceable role in our lives, shaping the very foundation of our families and communities. Their love, sacrifice, and guidance nurture not only the emotional and physical well-being of their children but also help instil values that ripple through generations. As caregivers, teachers, and protectors, mothers offer strength in times of hardship and joy in moments of triumph. Their unwavering presence and boundless support often go unspoken, yet they are the quiet force behind countless successes and enduring resilience.

As we approach Mother’s Day, it’s a time to reflect on and honour the immeasurable impact mothers have on the world. Whether biological, adoptive, or chosen, mothers help build societies by raising thoughtful, compassionate individuals. In a rapidly changing world, their role remains a constant source of stability, empathy, and hope. Celebrating them is more than a tradition—it is a recognition of their enduring influence and a reminder to value the love that so often shapes our very humanity.

A Glimpse into The Heart of God...

Life is not an exercise to be endured. It is a mystery to be unfolded. Life comes from the living of it, from the attitudes we bring to it and the understandings we take away from each of the moments that touch our own. The truth is that life is the only commodity each of us actually owns. It is the only thing, in the universe over which we have any real control whatsoever, slim as that may be.

It is a busy world. A frightfully busy world. It is the kind of world that consumes us, drains our soul, dries out our hearts, damps our spirits, and makes living more a series of duties than a kind of joyful mystery. We find ourselves spending life too tired to garden, too distracted to read, too busy to talk, too plagued by people and deadlines to organise our lives to reflect on our futures, to appreciate our present. We simply go on, day after day after day.

Where is what it means to be human in all of that? Where is God in all of that? How shall we ever get the most out of life if life itself is our greatest obstacle to it?

 Joan Chittister - CONTEMPLATION IN THE MIDST OF CHAOS

God bless