The meaning of this scripture to me, is that hoping for something can make the heart sick, but that longing when its fulfilled, is a part of life. This scripture is meaningful to me because I believe it is necessary to know that having hope may make you feel terrible and sick, but when that hope is fulfilled, you feel satisfactory and revived. I think that is something everyone should know. 

I feel that everyone should follow this scripture. This is because its meaning is that you should treat people the way you want to be treated. So therefore, you shouldn’t say mean things about people unless you want mean things said about you. This can sometimes be very hard for people to do because there are bad people in the world who most definitely don’t follow this. I find this meaningful because I do believe in treating others, as you would like to be treated. 

 

 

This prayer is special and meaningful to me because it is about love and forgiveness. This prayer is asking god for forgiveness for everyone who has been offended and also tells God that he is worthy of infinite love. I feel connected to this because I often ask for forgiveness from people and from God. As well as asking for love from others. It also talks about loving your neighbour as you love yourself. Which means that the love you have for yourself, you must have for someone else. The most meaningful line in this would be “ask for pardon of all whom I have offended’. I believe that this prayer is a good representation of what I believe in and my spiritual journey. 

 

The elements of lighting the college and aboriginal Torres Strait Islander candles are then introduced. These elements are significant because it represents a community and coming together as one. These candles symbolise different cultures combining as one community that is Mount Alvernia, which is a very important part of a mass. The Acknowledgement of country, which is read out loud by everyone in the mass, is a way for everyone to say that they respect the Turrbul people as the original owners of the land. This feature is very important to the mass. 

 

During liturgy of the word, Ephesians 3:14-21 is read out loud by a student. This reading explains how we need to grow strong in many different aspects in our life and that God knows that we have strength to do so. This reading of course relates to our education, as we are challenged everyday to try harder and set goals. But this can also relate to our individual beliefs and spirituality as it includes growing and improving yourself as a person “enable your inner selves to grow strong”. The significance of this is that it is a very powerful reading and encourages us to be the best we can be. 

 

I felt connected to this part of the mass due to the message that is given out. This is because I do believe in bettering myself and feeling like I have achieved all I can and have done by very best. 

 

During the liturgy of Eucharist, everyone is presented with the gifts of the bread and wine for the staff. As well as the gifts, the priest also blesses everyone in the room. The blessing that is received can also be a part of spirituality, as people, including myself, may feel very connected to the words that are spoken during the blessing as they are meant to bring people up and help us. I felt particularly moved by the elements of this part as it made me feel renewed and refreshed.

 

For the end of the ceremony, the priest began the concluding rites. The purpose for these rites was to pray that Mount Alvernia would continue working in Gods mission and remain spreading joy. It is also asking that we live life in response to Gods call and are ready to serve. This is a very special part of the mass to me as it is concluding the time spent together as a community. 

 

Overall, this catholic mass is a great way for my personal spiritual journey to grow and make me a better person