Monday School Assembly
Mr Duigan led the school Assembly on Monday and talked about the Beatitudes. This was simplified by taking the Be away, which left Attitude and we were asked the question, What is our attitude to learning? Answers from the pupils included the effort, care, love and the interest we put into learning.
The Beatitudes were explained as being how we can all be really good people and how we can have an eternal life in heaven. Mr Duigan talked about several of the Beatitudes, including:-
Blessed are the Poor in Spirit - if you recognise you need God to become a better person in your life, then you are poor in spirit.
Blessed are those who Mourne, they shall be Comforted. We all comfort each other, and we know how to be comforted. God sees our sorrow and comforts us with the knowledge that it will not always be this way.
Blessed are the Meek. If you are gentle and meek, like a lamb, then the world is yours.
Happy are those who Hunger and Thirst. Share the resources we have in this world with others as we need to distribute what we have in order to live.
Blessed are the Merciful. Being caring and helpful to each other demonstrates forgiveness. If you have been forgiven in your life, then you have been shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in Heart. Seek to have a kind heart which loves and doesn't judge other people.
Blessed are the Peacemakers. The world is a happier place if we don't fight.
Blessed are those who are Persecuted because of Righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. If we stand up for what is right and we believe it to be right, God will reward us in heaven.
Mr Duigan referred to Pope Francis' proposal of six new Beatitudes on All Saints Day in 2016 which would enable us to "recognise and respond to new situations with fresh spiritual energy."
The Assembly was completed with a prayer for all us all: "Dear God we ask you to always be with us, to always help us to be kind and loving people who forgive and share with others. Help us to stand up to others to be peacemakers. Help us to grow in our lives for you as children of God. Help us to look after the world and to be kind every single day. Amen."
