Heroes of Faith

Be Still

Be Centred in Faith

Welcome to Week 5.  

As we enter the half way point of Term 4, it is a little reminder to us all that now, more than ever, is a time to become still and centred as we move towards Christmastime.

As mentioned in last newsletter, St Thomas More’s School places significant importance on Christian Meditation, as one way to centre our heart and mind towards God. When we practice Christian Meditation in class and at assemblies, students are more grounded, calmer and more able to focus their attention on our school values of peace, courage and wisdom.

Our second ‘Hero of Faith’ this term is Ruth.

A key lesson we can learn from Ruth is that she also placed her heart and mind towards God and spent time in prayer. She showed loyalty and faithfulness towards her family and to God.  Ruth married into the Jewish faith and adopted God as her God. The Book of Ruth is a true testament to how God is faithful and loving to all people, regardless of faith or culture.

Some interesting facts about Ruth

• Ruth showed respect, loyalty and faithfulness towards God and her family.
• Ruth was brave in keeping her commitment to Naomi and took care of her.
• Ruth was a hard worker and would go to nearby fields to pick up leftover grain to help feed Naomi and herself.
• “Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.” (Ruth 1:16) Ruth trusted that God would take care of her.
• Ruth was a woman of humility, commitment and integrity.

Wishing you all a very happy week ahead.

Donna Victory
Religious Education Coordinator