CTK – Diversity – Prayer Resources – W/C 10/2/2025
Hello everyone, and welcome back to CTKPray. The prayer theme for this week is DIVERSITY.
Diversity is a beautiful reflection of God’s creation, calling us to embrace the richness of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. It is a journey of faith and unity, where we recognize the dignity of every person, grow in love for one another, and seek to reflect Christ’s inclusive and unconditional love in our daily lives. Through diversity, we are invited to set aside division, cultivate a heart of acceptance, and serve others with empathy and respect.
This week, let us reflect on how we can deepen our appreciation for diversity—whether by listening with open hearts, celebrating the unique gifts of others, or living as a testament to the power of unity in Christ to bring healing and transformation.
Ordinary Time in Year C.
This week, we reflect on the theme of diversity, which calls us to embrace the richness of God’s creation and recognize the beauty of unity within His family and the Church.
Ordinary Time is a season where we focus on the life and mission of Jesus, finding inspiration in His love for all people and His call to welcome and uplift one another. It is a time to grow in faith, deepen our relationship with God, and embrace the responsibilities of living with open hearts and inclusive spirits in our daily lives. Diversity invites us to walk in Christ’s footsteps, sharing His love and compassion by celebrating the uniqueness of others, fostering understanding, and serving with kindness and respect.
Below you will find the weekly readings from Sunday’s mass and scriptures taken from the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament on the theme of Diversity.
If you would like to explore your own scriptures, the link below will take you to open bible which allows you to explore scripture on any theme.
https://www.openbible.info/topics/joy
First reading Isa 6:1-2, 3-8
In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew.
Gospel Reading Luke 5:1-11
On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, and he saw two boats by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat. And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” And when they had done this, they enclosed a large number of fish, and their nets were breaking. They signalled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.” For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish that they had taken, and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.
Hebrew Bible Psalm 139: 13-14
For you formed my inward parts;
you knitted me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works;
my soul knows it very well.
New Testament Colossians 1: 16-17
For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
Visio Divina, meaning “Divine Seeing,” is a form of prayer in the Catholic Church that involves contemplating religious images or art to encounter God. It is similar to Lectio Divina (sacred reading), but instead of focusing on scripture, the participant meditates on visual representations, such as icons, paintings, or stained glass. The process usually involves several steps: gazing at the image, meditating on its meaning, praying in response to what is seen, and contemplating how the image speaks to one’s life. This practice deepens spiritual insight and fosters a connection with the divine through sacred imagery.
Your mission this week is to… Think about those people in your community who may feel left out. This week, try to find a way to help them feel loved and included.
Let’s take this time to renew our commitment to diversity, remembering that embracing one another in love and respect reflects Christ’s inclusive heart. Just as we might pause to refocus and realign our lives, this is a time to open our hearts to God’s grace, celebrate the beauty of our differences, and serve others with empathy and kindness.
Heavenly Father,
We thank You for the gift of diversity, which reveals the beauty of Your creation and the depth of Your love. Help us to embrace one another as brothers and sisters in Christ, recognising Your image in every person and honouring the unique gifts You have given us.As we journey through Ordinary Time, remind us of the extraordinary call to unity in diversity. Strengthen us to be open-hearted in our relationships, generous in our understanding, and eager to build bridges of peace and reconciliation.
Lord, guide us to live out diversity with hearts full of love, hands ready to serve, and lives that bring glory to You. May we grow closer to You as we learn from one another, inspiring others to see Your truth through our words and actions.
Through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
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