Welcome to the Saint Patrick Catholic School Chapel Reflection podcast brought to you by Saint Patrick Catholic School in Norfolk, VA.  This week, principal Steve Hammond meditates on the meaning of Lent and reminds the students of the importance of African American History Month and the lessons we can be mindful of about eradicating racism and bigotry in our lives.

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Welcome to the Saint Patrick Catholic School chapel reflection podcast brought to you by Saint Patrick Catholic School in Norfolk, Virginia.  This week, principal Steve Hammond shares with the students the story of the Trouble Tree and reminds us of Jesus’ message, “Do not let your heart be troubled.”

Welcome to the Saint Patrick Catholic School Chapel Reflection podcast brought to you by Saint Patrick Catholic School in Norfolk, VA.  This week, principal Steve Hammond shares with the students the rich history and impact of catholic education – and the important role catholic education plays in our community.

Welcome to the Saint Patrick Catholic School Chapel Reflection Podcast.  Brought to you by principal Steve Hammond, this week’s reflection meditates on a lesson that Jesus teaches us at the beginning of his ministry about the power of perseverance.

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Welcome to the Saint Patrick Catholic School chapel reflections podcast.  In celebration of Christian Unity Week, students, parents and staff welcomed and assembled pastors of all denominations to chapel today.  Hearing the warm introductions the children gave their pastors, priests and ministers, we were reminded of the important role Christian community plays in our students’ lives. Recognizing the remarkable moment presenting itself in the plight of Haiti and the recent memorial of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Principal Steve Hammond reflects upon the fundamental meaning found in Christian unity.

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Welcome to the Saint Patrick Catholic School chapel reflections podcast. Brought to you by principal Steve Hammond, this week’s reflection meditates on the meaning of Advent:

Today’s Chapel reflection is based on one of the most exciting gospel readings in the New Testament.  Why is it exciting?  Because it links God’s promise of sending human kind a messiah as expressed by the prophet Isaiah to the coming of Jesus of Nazareth. The themes in this short gospel passage speak to God’s love, God’s faithfulness, God’s unfailing covenant, God’s readiness to forgive and that God will never abandon us.  It offers all teachers and parents wonderful discussion points for use with children.

In order to capture the attention of the students, I put this reflection in the form of a “test.”  10 questions!  You may come up with some of your own.  Let’s teach our children the power of reflection, prayer and the indescribable love of God brought to us in the person of Jesus.  Good luck! I wish each of you a blessed, reflective Advent season.

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Teachers and parents, I am very pleased to hear that you are using these reflections as a way of engaging in a common conversation with students and children.  It is powerful when we, together, reinforce the same messages of faith, love and truth.  For those who wish to know more about the Gospel reflections, don’t hesitate to email me. I would be happy to assist you.  You can listen to my October 28th Chapel Reflection here or you can read a transcript below.

Blessings,

Steve

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Welcome to the Saint Patrick Catholic School chapel reflections podcast. Brought to you by principal Steve Hammond, this week’s reflection meditates on the Gospel reading of the week and Jesus’ message that through our faith we shall find healing.

Welcome to the Saint Patrick Catholic School chapel reflections podcast. Brought to you by principal Steve Hammond, this week’s reflection meditates on what it means to be a Christian leader.

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Welcome to the Saint Patrick Catholic School chapel reflections podcast. Brought to you by principal Steve Hammond, this week’s reflection meditates on Jesus’ message, “Seek the Truth, and the Truth will set you free.”

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