Introducing the New Loyola College Prayer

This year, Loyola College proudly launched a new prayer that beautifully encapsulates the core values and spiritual heritage of the school. Embedded in Catholic and Ignatian traditions, the prayer serves as a guiding light for the Loyola community, emphasising justice, mercy, and faith.

The Prayer

Lord,

Guided by the values of Loyola College—justice, mercy, and faith—we pray that You guide us in our thoughts, words and actions, and that our commitment to justice inspires fairness, our sense of mercy encourages compassion, and our faith provides strength and purpose.

In the footsteps of Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit, we pray that our community embraces kindness and respect, where we treat one another with dignity and understanding, and seek to be a place where everyone feels welcomed and valued.

Following the example of St. Ignatius, we are called to give and not to count the cost, to labour and not seek reward, knowing that in serving others, we truly flourish. Jesus asks us to follow the Ignatian call to be people for and with others, reaching out in solidarity to those in need.

As members of the Loyola College family and with Christ at the centre of our actions, we pray that we may see Him in everyone we encounter and in doing so, build and maintain strong, positive relationships within our school, strengthened by mutual support and a shared vision for a community of learning, faith, and love.

St. Ignatius, pray for us. Amen.

The new prayer is deeply embedded in Catholic teachings and the Ignatian tradition, reflecting the spiritual foundation upon which Loyola College is built.

Catholic Themes:

• Justice, Mercy, and Faith: These core values are central to Catholic social teaching. The prayer calls for justice to inspire fairness, mercy to encourage compassion, and faith to provide strength and purpose.
• Footsteps of Christ: The prayer emphasises following Christ’s example, guided by the Holy Spirit, to foster a community of kindness, respect, and dignity.

Ignatian Themes:

• Example of St. Ignatius: The prayer draws inspiration from St. Ignatius of Loyola, highlighting the call to selfless service and the Ignatian principle of being “people for and with others.”
• Solidarity and Service: It encourages reaching out in solidarity to those in need, embodying the Ignatian mission of social justice and service to others.
• Christ-Centred Actions: The prayer underscores the importance of seeing Christ in everyone and building strong, positive relationships within the community, reflecting the Ignatian emphasis on finding God in all things.

This new prayer not only reinforces the spiritual identity of Loyola College but also serves as a daily reminder of the values and principles that guide the community. It is a testament to the College’s commitment to nurturing a faith-filled, compassionate, and just environment for all its stakeholders within our community.