\u2018The Lord has truly risen, alleluia.\u2019 (Invitatory antiphon)<\/p>\n
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Being despondent and disillusioned are very real feelings as the experience of the corona virus sweeps through our world. Yet in the midst of the death, loss, bereavement and grief, there are such great stories of hope. We continually hear and see the wonderful service and self-sacrifice offered by people who are working on the front line. We also see people reaching out to those who are hungry and those who lack life\u2019s basic necessities. The element of surprise is felt with every new idea that is proposed and implemented to try to combat the pandemic. It is continually said, \u2018I never thought \u201csuch and such\u201d could be done in this new way. Every cloud has a silver lining.<\/p>\n
This is exactly the pattern that today\u2019s Gospel shows. The Scripture is \u2018On the Road to Emmaus\u2019 (Luke 24:13-35). The disciples were despondent and disillusioned because their friend Jesus was crucified. In the height of their pain and loss, Jesus walked with them on the way. They didn\u2019t recognise him initially. Then the disciples began to lift their hearts as Jesus spoke to them. They asked him to stay with them. Jesus shared a meal with them and they recognised the Risen Jesus in the breaking of the bread. What a hope this story offers at this time to those who follow Jesus!<\/p>\n
This Gospel story is very significant as a celebration of the Risen Lord in the Eucharist.<\/p>\n
The priest reads this Gospel (Luke 24:13-35) today at Mass. It is possible to tune in to the webcam in the parish or to watch a televised Mass or to read this story in the New Testament.<\/p>\n
The story is introduced in the Grow in Love 7, Fifth Class\/P7 programme therefore, \u2018On the Road to Emmaus\u2019 can be read from the Grow in Love\/ I nGr\u00e1 D\u00e9, Fifth Class\/P7, Children\u2019s Book or e-book. The e-book can be accessed on the VERITAS website:<\/p>\n
Logon: www.veritas.ie<\/p>\n
Email: trial@growinlove.ie<\/p>\n
Password: growinlove<\/p>\n
There are many interactive resources accessible for different class levels related to this Gospel story on the website. Journal activities, exercises and also colouring sheets are available.<\/p>\n
Exploring ‘On The Road To Emmaus’ in the Grow in Love, prompts children to reflect on special meals they share. Then they reflect on occasions Jesus shared meals with friends including the Last Supper. They are taught that the Risen Jesus is present at Mass. The key words introduced are \u2018Eucharist\u2019, which means thanksgiving and it is also another word for the Mass; \u2018Consecration\u2019 \u2013 that part of the Mass where the bread and wine are transformed (transubstantiation) into the Body and Blood of Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. They are also taught that Christ is truly present and continues to be present in the Blessed Sacrament reserved in the tabernacle. It is hoped that the children will grow in awareness of the presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist and that the Eucharist will nourish them in their life as disciples.<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s disciples are assured of Jesus walking with them on their path. Sometimes they may not recognise his presence but all Jesus asks is, that one is opened to awakening. We pray to the Holy Spirit for that awakening: \u2018And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. This is the first commandment. And the second, like it, is this: You shall love your neighbour as yourself.\u2019 (Mt 22:37).<\/p>\n
PRAY with Grow in Love\/I nGr\u00e1 D\u00e9<\/p>\n
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
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 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
Prayer before Holy Communion<\/p>\n
Lord Jesus, come to me.<\/p>\n
Lord Jesus, give me your love.<\/p>\n
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Lord Jesus, come to me and give me yourself.<\/p>\n
Lord Jesus, friend of children, come to me.<\/p>\n
Lord Jesus, you are my Lord and my God.<\/p>\n
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n
Paidir roimh Chomaoineach<\/p>\n
A Thiarna \u00cdosa, tar chugam.<\/p>\n
A Thiarna \u00cdosa, tabhair dom do ghr\u00e1.<\/p>\n
A thiarna \u00cdosa, tar chugam agus<\/p>\n
Tabhair t\u00fa f\u00e9in dom.<\/p>\n
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A Thiarna \u00cdosa, a chara na bp\u00e1ist\u00ed, tar<\/p>\n
chugam.<\/p>\n
A Thiarna \u00cdosa, is t\u00fa mo Thiarna agus mo Dhia.<\/p>\n
Moladh leat, a Thiarna \u00cdosa Cr\u00edost<\/p>\n
Prayer after Holy Communion<\/p>\n
Lord Jesus, I love and adore you.<\/p>\n
You\u2019re a special friend to me.<\/p>\n
Welcome, Lord Jesus, O welcome,<\/p>\n
Thank you for coming to me.<\/p>\n
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Thank you, Lord Jesus O thank you<\/p>\n
for giving yourself to me.<\/p>\n
Make me strong to show your love<\/p>\n
wherever I may be.<\/p>\n
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Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask you to stay<\/p>\n
Close by me forever and love me, I pray.<\/p>\n
Bless all of us children in your loving care<\/p>\n
and bring us to heaven to live with you there.<\/p>\n
Paidir tar\u00e9is Comaoineach<\/p>\n
A Thiarna \u00cdosa, gr\u00e1im agus adhraim th\u00fa.<\/p>\n
Is t\u00fa mo chara d\u00edlis.<\/p>\n
F\u00e1ilte romhat, a Thiarna \u00cdosa.<\/p>\n
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Go raibh maith agat as teacht chugam.<\/p>\n
Go raibh maith agat, a Thiarna \u00cdosa,<\/p>\n
as ucht t\u00fa fein a thabhairt dom.<\/p>\n
Cabhraigh liom do ghr\u00e1 a l\u00e9iri\u00fa<\/p>\n
cib\u00e9 \u00e1it a mb\u00edm.<\/p>\n
B\u00ed taobh liom, a Thiarna \u00cdosa,<\/p>\n
fan in aice liom go deo.<\/p>\n
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Beannaigh sinn, na p\u00e1ist\u00ed at\u00e1 faoi do ch\u00faram<\/p>\n
agus tabhair ar neamh sinn chun c\u00f3naithe leat f\u00e9in.<\/p>\n
T\u00e1im reidh anois, a Thiarna \u00cdosa,<\/p>\n
t\u00e1 gr\u00e1 agam go leor.<\/p>\n
Taim reidh anois le do ghr\u00e1 a thabhairt<\/p>\n
sa bhaile is don saol m\u00f3r. \u00c1im\u00e9an.<\/p>\n
SONGS might include, \u2018Quiet and Still\u2019, \u2018Jesus loves Children\u2019, \u2018The Welcome Table\u2019. \u2018The Lord, He is My Shepherd (Psalm 23)\u2019, \u2018Sing Praise (Psalm 148)\u2019, \u2018Miracle Song- The Loaves and the Fish\u2019 \u2018Go Tell Everyone\u2019, \u2018The Beatitudes\u2019 \u2018Where your Treasure Is\u2019, Mass Setting (Bernard Sexton), \u2018Without Seeing You\u2019, \u2018We Come to You Lord Jesus\u2019, \u2018C\u00e9ad M\u00edle F\u00e1ilte Romhat\u2019 – All on VERITAS website as lyrics or video lyrics.<\/p>\n
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\u2018It was necessary that Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, alleluia.\u2019 (Benedictus antiphon)<\/p>\n
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\u2018You have shown me the path to life, and you make me glad by being near to me. Sitting at your right side, I will always be joyful\u2019 (Psalm 15:11).<\/p>\n
Sr Anne Neylon<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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