{"id":5054,"date":"2020-04-23T09:47:47","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T08:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.growinlove.ie\/?p=5054"},"modified":"2020-04-24T10:48:05","modified_gmt":"2020-04-24T09:48:05","slug":"celebrate-thursday-second-week-of-easter-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.growinlove.ie\/en\/celebrate-thursday-second-week-of-easter-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Thursday, second week of EASTER at home"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2018The Lord is truly risen, alleluia.\u2019 (Invitatory antiphon)<\/p>\n

The Word of God this Easter season fills God\u2019s people with joy, life, hope and love. In the Church, the Paschal Candle is lighting. It represents the light of Christ coming into the world. Faith is a gift, received at Baptism. In faith, we believe in God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit (The Trinity). The children in school are taught about The Mystery of the Blessed Trinity in Third Class\/P5 upwards (Grow in Love 5, P5).<\/p>\n

The priest reads from the Gospel of St John today at Mass (Jn 3:31-36). In addition to reading the Scripture passages from the Bible, one can hear the Gospel read at Mass on the webcam. It is possible to tune into the celebration of the Eucharist at many different times and places during the day. Even if your parish doesn\u2019t have a webcam, it is possible to log on to a webcam in another parish on your phone or computer.<\/p>\n

You will also hear a reading from the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 5:27-33) and also verses from Psalm 33:2, 9, 17-20. \u2018Alleluia\u2019 will be said or sung at the Gospel Acclamation.<\/p>\n

In the Gospel (Jn 3:31-36) we hear of those who see the world with worldly eyes. There are also those who see it \u2018from above\u2019. Even though Jesus is in the world he comes \u2018from above\u2019. In this Scripture passage, John the Baptist testifies as a human being because he recognises Jesus is the Word. Jesus is sent by God to speak the Word of God.<\/p>\n

Jesus \u2018testifies\u2019 (witnesses) to what he has seen and heard in heaven through his relationship with God, his Father. God loves us so much that he sent his Son, Jesus and anointed him with the Spirit. People who live in and of the world don\u2019t accept Jesus\u2019 testimony.<\/p>\n

Those who listen and accept Jesus\u2019 testimony know God is true. They trust God and accept his plan for building the kingdom and for saving the world.\u00a0 God sent Jesus to speak his Word and to carry out a mission as we know from St Luke\u2019s Gospel.<\/p>\n

Jesus in the synagogue read from the scroll of the prophet Isaiah; “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free,\u2019 (Lk 4:18-19). This text is in the e-book of GIL 6, Fourth Class\/P6. It is also a text used in the preparation for pupils for the sacrament of Confirmation.<\/p>\n

God filled Jesus with the Spirit and his people are also offered the Spirit \u2018without measure\u2019. God is always present to those who believe in Jesus and assures them of everlasting love in this world and for eternal life. This is why Jesus tells us, \u2018Do not be afraid.\u2019 We can trust God always and we walk in the light as we follow Jesus. Some people choose to walk in darkness and therefore they do not follow the light. The Holy Spirit helps us to walk in the light and to make good choices.<\/p>\n

God sent Jesus to speak the words of God. The children explore some of Jesus\u2019 teachings in the Grow in Love programme in the various class levels.<\/p>\n

ABOUT LOVE<\/p>\n

\u2018Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.\u2019(John 13:34).<\/p>\n

\u2018Dear friends, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Whoever loves is a child of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind\u2019 and \u2018Love your neighbour as you love yourself.\u2019 (Luke 10:27).<\/p>\n

\u2018Do for others what you want them to do for you.\u2019 (Luke 6:31).<\/p>\n

OTHER TEACHINGS OF JESUS<\/p>\n

Jesus also taught the people about prayer and how to pray, about fasting, about almsgiving and about forgiveness. He taught his disciples the \u2018Our Father\u2019. God invites us to believe in Jesus. We cannot do this on our own but we receive help from God when we pray, when we follow Jesus, when we receive the sacraments and when we do God\u2019s will by reaching out to our families and friends in a loving way.<\/p>\n

These Scripture readings on Jesus\u2019 teaching on love may be read from the New Testament of the Bible or they may be accessed on the e-books of the Veritas website:<\/p>\n

Logon: www.veritas.ie<\/a><\/p>\n

Email: trial@growinlove.ie<\/a><\/p>\n

Password: growinlove<\/p>\n

Songs suitable for this time include \u2018Love\u2019 (GIL5, Third Class\/ P5) \u2018The Neighbour Song\u2019 (GIL5, Third Class\/ P5), \u2018Grow in Love\u2019 (GIL5, Third Class\/ P5), \u2018The Great Commandment\u2019 (GIL 6, Fourth Class\/P6), \u2018They Care for Me\u2019 (Junior Infants, P\/1), \u2018Circle of Friends\u2019 (GIL 3, First Class\/P1), \u2018The Apostles\u2019 (GIL 4, Second Class\/P4), \u2018Go Tell Everyone\u2019 (GIL7, Fifth Class\/P7), \u2018Whatsoever You Do\u2019 (GIL8, Sixth Class\/P8)- all available as video lyrics.<\/p>\n

Other art and online activities are also accessible. There are also a wide selection of poems and journal activities in the e-books.<\/p>\n

PRAY from Grow in Love\/ I nGr\u00e1 D\u00e9<\/p>\n

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Glory be to the Father<\/p>\n

Glory be to the Father,<\/p>\n

And to the Son,<\/p>\n

And to the Holy Spirit;<\/p>\n

As it was in the beginning,<\/p>\n

Is now, and ever shall be,<\/p>\n

World without end. Amen.<\/p>\n

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Gl\u00f3ir don Athair<\/p>\n

Gl\u00f3ir don Athair,<\/p>\n

Agus don Mhac,<\/p>\n

Agus don Spiorad Naomh,<\/p>\n

Mar abh\u00ed \u00f3 thus,<\/p>\n

Mar at\u00e1 anois<\/p>\n

Agus mar a bheas go br\u00e1ch,<\/p>\n

Le saol na saol. \u00c1im\u00e9an.<\/p>\n

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Prayer to the Trinity<\/p>\n

Praise to the Father,<\/p>\n

Praise to the Son,<\/p>\n

Praise to the Trinity,<\/p>\n

The Three in One.<\/p>\n

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Paidir don Tr\u00edon\u00f3id Naofa<\/p>\n

Moladh do Athair,<\/p>\n

Agus don Mhac,<\/p>\n

Agus don Spiorad Naomh,<\/p>\n

An Tri\u00far ina aon.<\/p>\n

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Our Father<\/p>\n

Our Father, who art in heaven,<\/p>\n

hallowed be thy name;<\/p>\n

thy kingdom come,<\/p>\n

thy will be done<\/p>\n

on earth as it is in heaven.<\/p>\n

Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses,<\/p>\n

as we forgive those who trespass<\/p>\n

against us;<\/p>\n

and lead us not into temptation,<\/p>\n

but deliver us from evil. Amen<\/p>\n

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An Phaidir<\/p>\n

\u00c1r nAthair ata ar neamh,<\/p>\n

Go naofar d-ainm,<\/p>\n

Go dtaga do r\u00edocht, go nd\u00e9antar do thoil ar an talamh<\/p>\n

Mar a dh\u00e9antar ar neamh.<\/p>\n

\u00c1r naran laeth\u00fail tabhair d\u00fainn\u00a0 inniu,<\/p>\n

Agus maith d\u00fainn \u00e1r bhfaicha,<\/p>\n

Mar a mhaithimindne d\u00e1r bhf\u00e9ach\u00fana<\/p>\n

f\u00e9in,<\/p>\n

Is n\u00e1 lig sinn i gcath\u00fa,<\/p>\n

Ach saor sinn \u00f3 olc. \u00c1im\u00e9an.<\/p>\n

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\u2018The Father loves the Son, and has entrusted everything to him, alleluia.\u2019 (Benedictus antiphon)<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u2018You are my hiding place!<\/p>\n

You protect me from trouble, and you put songs in my heart<\/p>\n

Because you have saved me.\u2019 (Psalm 33:7)<\/p>\n

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Sr Anne Neylon<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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