The scripture portion will be read by Aarav Shenoy
A short story will be narrated by Shamik Parui and Arhaan Syed
The reflection will be read by Ebrahim Aamir
The thought for the day will be given by Troyden Fernandes
The prayer will be said by Chaitanya Gupta and Steven Bast
The significance of the day will be read by Abdul Ahad Badra
The important headlines will be read by Eva Jain
The pledge will be read by Joen Kambli
The scripture reading for today is taken from the letter of St. Paul to the Philippians
Chapter 4: Verses 6-7
Be careful with nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let
your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all
understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. The word of the lord.
Thanks be to God.
Story: Albert Einstein was a German theoretical physicist who was born on 14th March 1879.
He did not speak until the age of 3. He had a learning disability due to which he faced a
difficult time doing maths in school. It was also very hard for him to express himself through
writing. Einstein never performed spectacularly in school. He did so poorly that he nearly
decided to drop out.
Eventually, he found employment as a patent clerk. Every day, he would sit down, review
patents, and analyze mathematical equations. Patents had a lot of math in them. Einstein
loved it and this helped him to live with his difficulty and he achieved success.
Achievements: He changed the face of physics and science forever by giving many theories.
He won a Nobel Prize for his photoelectric effect theory in 1921. He passed away on April
18, 1955. As a humanitarian, he also worked toward justice and peace.
Reflection: Your challenging times and difficulties often lead you to the greatest moments of
your life. Keep going. Tough situations build strong people in the end. When you focus on
possibilities, you will have more opportunities.
The thought for today: It is up to you to start making healthy choices today. Not choices
that are just healthy for your body but also healthy for your mind.
Prayer: Loving God, we pray today for those who are confronted by the sadness, ambiguity
and confusion of mental health, and for those upon whom they depend for attention and
compassionate care. Look with mercy on all whose afflictions bring them weakness, distress,
confusion or isolation. Provide for them homes of dignity and peace; give to them
understanding helpers and the willingness to accept help. We ask this in the name of Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
Let us join our hands as ____Steven___leads us in the Lord’s Prayer.
Significance of the day:
The World Health Organisation recognizes World Mental Health Day on 10 October every
year.
The theme of 2022’s World Mental Health is “Make mental health and well-being for all a
global priority”
Good Mental Health helps us develop the resilience to cope with whatever life throws at us
and grow into well-rounded, healthy adults. Things that can help keep children and young
people mentally well include: being in good physical health, eating a balanced diet, getting
regular exercise, and having a positive attitude toward challenging situations.
The News headlines for today:
Let us stand to attention for the pledge followed by the National Anthem.