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Article by Jarryd Atkinson | College Youth Ministry Coordinator
May the 4th 2025 - the second Sunday of Easter, within the 50 days of celebration, reflection, and revelation that occurs leading up to Pentecost.
For many who chose to celebrate, it was also international Star Wars day… I think with every opportunity that I get to address you lovely people, I will bring up Star Wars.
Contentiously, my favourite film is Gareth Edwards 2016 Rogue One. So it is no surprise that I have really been enjoying the second season of Andor - which is currently airing. Tony Gilroy and his team have crafted an astounding piece of media, with dazzling visuals and masterful script-writing.
If you are unfamiliar with the series Andor, it follows a cabal of insurgent spies, slowly building and fomenting a resistance movement to expel the tyrannical Empire. I appreciate the slow burn; the quiet, slow, unseen, yet constant and unrelenting march towards ultimate triumph… there is sacrifice, and pain, not every plan goes through; yet there is a bubbling hope and optimism that their actions, great or small, are building something bigger.
It reminds me of the work we do here at Saint Ignatius College - reflecting upon the day-to-day, it can be hard to identify and acknowledge the slow, quiet toiling of staff and students; difficult to see the impact of a single day of work and learning.
It is really only when we consider the grand picture, such as the pathway of a student through 7-12, or the growth of initiatives such as SELF, Cura Personalis, Our World over many years, that we can truly appreciate the amazing triumphs - the BIG wins. Moments that are a consequence of a collection of small, day-to-day wins, form a team of dedicated people.
With this in mind, if you would like to join me in making the sign of the cross - In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit - AMEN.
Heavenly Creator, we give you thanks for calling each and every one of us towards a greater mission; one beyond the confines of the individual-self. We pray that we might notice the large impacts of our small actions. We pray that with each new idea, each challenge we face, each obstacle we overcome, that we might have the courage to pause, reflect, and identify all the small things we do daily that bring our students closer to success and satisfaction. Give us the strength to do your will, as we co-create in the futures of our young people.
We ask this prayer, in Jesus’ loving name - AMEN.
Saint Ignatius - Pray for us
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit - AMEN.
God bless, and may the force be with you.
Week 3A Staff Briefing Prayer 05/05/25
Jarryd Atkinson
College Youth Ministry Coordinator
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Article by Jarryd Atkinson | College Youth Ministry Coordinator
May the 4th 2025 - the second Sunday of Easter, within the 50 days of celebration, reflection, and revelation that occurs leading up to Pentecost.
For many who chose to celebrate, it was also international Star Wars day… I think with every opportunity that I get to address you lovely people, I will bring up Star Wars.
Contentiously, my favourite film is Gareth Edwards 2016 Rogue One. So it is no surprise that I have really been enjoying the second season of Andor - which is currently airing. Tony Gilroy and his team have crafted an astounding piece of media, with dazzling visuals and masterful script-writing.
If you are unfamiliar with the series Andor, it follows a cabal of insurgent spies, slowly building and fomenting a resistance movement to expel the tyrannical Empire. I appreciate the slow burn; the quiet, slow, unseen, yet constant and unrelenting march towards ultimate triumph… there is sacrifice, and pain, not every plan goes through; yet there is a bubbling hope and optimism that their actions, great or small, are building something bigger.
It reminds me of the work we do here at Saint Ignatius College - reflecting upon the day-to-day, it can be hard to identify and acknowledge the slow, quiet toiling of staff and students; difficult to see the impact of a single day of work and learning.
It is really only when we consider the grand picture, such as the pathway of a student through 7-12, or the growth of initiatives such as SELF, Cura Personalis, Our World over many years, that we can truly appreciate the amazing triumphs - the BIG wins. Moments that are a consequence of a collection of small, day-to-day wins, form a team of dedicated people.
With this in mind, if you would like to join me in making the sign of the cross - In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit - AMEN.
Heavenly Creator, we give you thanks for calling each and every one of us towards a greater mission; one beyond the confines of the individual-self. We pray that we might notice the large impacts of our small actions. We pray that with each new idea, each challenge we face, each obstacle we overcome, that we might have the courage to pause, reflect, and identify all the small things we do daily that bring our students closer to success and satisfaction. Give us the strength to do your will, as we co-create in the futures of our young people.
We ask this prayer, in Jesus’ loving name - AMEN.
Saint Ignatius - Pray for us
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit - AMEN.
God bless, and may the force be with you.
Week 3A Staff Briefing Prayer 05/05/25
Jarryd Atkinson
College Youth Ministry Coordinator
