On Friday 13 September our college community gathered for the Celebration of the Eucharist for our annual feast - Live Fully Act Justly Day. It was particularly fitting that this celebration coincided with the Memorial of St. John Chrysostom, a revered bishop and doctor of the Church. Known for his eloquence in preaching and his deep care for the poor, St. John Chrysostom left a legacy of justice and compassion that continues to inspire us today.

The Mass was celebrated by Fr. Gerard Keith (Parish Priest Resurrection Kings Park) reminding us of our mission to live out the Gospel in our daily lives. In his homily, Fr. Gerard reflected on the words of St. Paul in 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-27, “All the runners at the stadium are trying to win, but only one of them gets the prize. You must run in the same way, meaning to win.” These words call us to live with purpose and perseverance, striving not for earthly rewards, but for the rewards of heaven.

Fr. Gerard emphasised how, like athletes in training, we too must be disciplined and intentional in our spiritual lives. We are called to run our race with determination, to fight with the clarity and focus that our faith provides. This imagery from St. Paul served as an inspiring reminder that living out our college motto Live Fully Act Justly requires effort, commitment, and a heart cantered on Christ. Fr Gerard stated that as a community, we have taken concrete steps to embody this call by raising both awareness and funds for the Uganda Project. This initiative reflects our commitment to living out the Gospel by supporting those in need and working for justice. We ask God to continue granting us His grace, so that we may grow in knowledge and love of Him so that in living fully through His example, we are inspired to act justly in all that we do.