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A Social Justice Calendar for Sept-Dec 2024, which may be useful for school leaders planning for the new term. ATCRE Catholic Education Service The Tablet The Romero Trust RC Birmingham McCrimmons Columbans Britain Caritas Social Action Network Caritas Europa Motherwell Diocese National J&P Network raymondfriel.com/news/social-ju…

“Love is the greatest social commandment. It respects others and their rights. It requires the practice of justice, and it alone makes us capable of it. Love inspires a life of self-giving.” Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1889 #LoveGod #LoveYourNeighbour #DoJustice

Great to see photos of the ‘stars’ of the #GCSEResults, well done to them. But what of the others? In headship, I was pulled up by the SEND team, rightly so, to celebrate the results of all the students, who did just as well to achieve their grades. Meritocracy is flawed.

Just starting to work on my The Tablet lecture in London on 16 October on Catholic education in the 21st century. Any thoughts on the challenges and opportunities we face would be very welcome. I will of course credit any gems I use! Catholic Education Service thetablet.co.uk/events/245/-ta…

“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.” St Augustine, pray for us

Watch, O Lord, with those who wake or watch or weep tonight and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend your sick ones, rest your weary ones, bless your dying ones, soothe your suffering ones, shield your joyous ones, and all for your love's sake. St Augustine

Delighted to be appointed as Honorary Professor St Mary's University. I’ll be teaching Catholic Social Teaching on the MA programme. Teaching on a Saturday, so no impact on my role with Caritas Social Action Network or my freelance work. Taking bookings now for spring and summer 2025.

Holy Spirit still me in your presence sit with me awhile here just trying to breathe and be grateful Give me a big heart for the road ahead a clear mind and steady hands to do your will. #prayer #BackToSchool #DoJustice

“But be doers of the word and not merely hearers who deceive themselves.” James 1:22 #DoJustice

Today is the beginning of the Season of Creation. See link below for resources which might be helpful in your school or parish. #seasonofcreation raymondfriel.com/news/seasonofc…

Are you just about to start your first headship in a Catholic school? Or any school for that matter? My top ten tips, based on my own experience of headship, might be helpful for you. raymondfriel.com/news/the-first…

The first line of Jesus’ mission statement, which we hear in today’s Gospel: “He has sent me to bring good news to the poor” (Luke 4:18). This sets the tone for all the follows. The good news begins at the margins, not the centre. It is a Gospel of compassion and justice.

This September join us as we mark #WorldDayOfMigrantsAndRefugees. Together with Caritas Salford we will be hosting a webinar aimed at supporting schools to welcome refugee children into their community. Register for your place: shorturl.at/u5cdY

After more than 13 hours aboard the papal flight, Pope Francis arrives in Jakarta, for his 45th Apostolic Journey abroad, the longest thus far of his papacy, to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, Singapore #PopeinIndonesia #PopeinAsia loom.ly/ftDb9zQ

“When we provide the needy with their basic needs, we are giving them what belongs to them, not to us.” St Gregory the Great, pray for us

Catholic Social Teaching takes us deeper and further than British Values. From respect and tolerance, to solidarity and social friendship, we are all responsible for all, a commitment to the common good, to the building of a more just and peaceful world, inspired by the Gospel.

My friend OLHS CUMBERNAULD is fundraising for St Andrew's Hospice, Lanarkshire. Check out their JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving justgiving.com/page/olhscumbe…

Be kind for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle, and some are very frightened. #BeKind #FridayFeeling #DoJustice