Summer Holiday Special - Magazine - Page 9
Wednesday
26th August 2026
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Enjoy reading the Gospe
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Jesus began to tell his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem,
and that there he would suffer and be put to death, but that
on the third day he would be raised up. He also said, “Those
who want to be followers of mine must deny themselves,
take up their cross and follow me. Those who try to save
their own life will lose it, but those who lose their life for my
sake will find it. What does anyone gain who wins the whole
world but loses their own life? When the Son of Man comes
in the glory of his Father with his angels, he will reward each
person according to what they have done.”
Taken from the Gospel of Sunday 30th August - Matt. 16:21-27 (the 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A)
Which words stood out for you in this Gospel, and why? What does the picture make
you think about? Enjoy exploring this Wednesday’s word, which is SELFLESS
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“Christ
Christ leads us to go out from ourselves more and more,
to give ourselves and to serve others.
others.”
Pope Francis (Pope from 2013-2025)
What will Jesus do when he returns? In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus tells his
followers how to discover the real wealth of life – on earth and in the world to
come. Life in all its fullness comes from following Jesus – from being selfless.
Ask your child what the word ‘selfless’ means to them. Who are the most selfless
people that your child knows – that is, people who put others’ needs first? Why
did they think of those people? It may help your child if you can talk about a historical
figure or someone you know who can be described as selfless. What is it like to be in
the company of a selfless person?
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Selfless people make the world a much better place. Being ‘selfless’ is the
opposite of being ‘selfish’. It is about being very aware of others’ needs or
interests, and putting them before your own. The happiest people on earth are
actually those who selflessly serve others. As a family, talk about how you can
selflessly follow Jesus and serve others in this coming week, even in little ways.
Perhaps you can: give extra help to your family around the house; give time or
money where needed; resist pushing in and let others go first instead; be more
generous in sharing with brothers, sisters and friends.
Dear Lord Jesus, please help
us to be selfless – to use
our lives to serve you and
each other, even when that
seems difficult. Amen.
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