Good day, good people!

As we enter the Jubilee Year 2025, we are reminded that it is both a challenge and a gift. It calls us to reject cynicism, live with courage and compassion, and trust in God’s constant presence. At the same time, it is a gift—a chance to see our lives as part of a greater story, filled with grace, beauty, and renewal. 

Pope Francis invites us to embrace the theme “Pilgrims of Hope” for the Jubilee Year 2025. In the Franciscan tradition, being a pilgrim is more than just travelling—it is a way of life. It means walking with faith, simplicity, joy, and trust in God’s care. As we begin this special year, may we journey together with hearts full of hope.

Project Compassion: Uniting for a Better World

From now until Easter our College supports Caritas Project Compassion with numerous fund-raising events that raise money for important projects throughout the world.  We also raise awareness of the needs of communities around the world to ensure the provision of basic needs of housing, clothing, food and water. Project Compassion and Caritas Lenten Appeal asks us to Unite Against Poverty—there’s no better time than 2025! 

How can we do this? Classes have Project Compassion boxes if students would like to make their donations - this is very much welcomed. We can also participate in the mission stalls and market days to raise funds for those in our Caritas community who need our support. 

While individual kindness makes a difference, together, our impact is greater. By supporting Project Compassion, we amplify our generosity, transforming small acts into lasting change for vulnerable communities worldwide.

To fully understand what Caritas and our Project Compassion appeal are all about please visit the website or start by reading the story of Toefuata'iga, Samoa

This story and others illustrate the profound impact that we can have on all future generations. We believe, that together, we can create lasting change for individuals living in some of the most vulnerable and low-income areas of the world.

Matthew 5:1 -11 

Beatitudes

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him.  Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:

 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

“Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Read the latest Feb 2025 Franciscan’s Schools Australia eNewsletter - Our students are featured in this edition. 

Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak. 

(St Anthony of Padua)

God Bless

Rachel Bond                                                                          Rose Fitzsimmons

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