FOCUSING a lesson on the phrase "the least, the last, and the lost" is not necessarily converting our class session into a theology class on the nature of divinity. Such a focus, such as in social studies, could dwell on the practice and experience we humans derive from our faith. The phrase also can spark our teachers to be determined, persevering and committed to serve the least, the last and the lost in their teaching profession.
'The least, the last and the lost.' Often used in the context of the gospel, the phrase "the least, the last and the lost" refers to the idea "that through the gospel, the least become the greatest in the kingdom of God, the last become the first, and the lost are found. "The phrase is also about humility, compassion and discernment. It is used to understand the issue of inequity of people forced into their situation, often by our own denial of their existence, as with the thousands of victims of human rights violations, the disappeared. (https://opinion. inquirer.net/152023/last-least-lost)
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