\u2018Christ the Lord has promised us the Holy Spirit: come, let us adore him, alleluia.\u2019 (Invitatory antiphon).<\/p>\n
In daily life, people engage in countless chats and encounters. Pre Covid-19, meetings and conversations were of a different nature than what they are presently. People spend an increased time communicating through technological devices. Many miss face to face communication. Even with two metre physical distancing it is less easy to hold a conversation. A zoom meeting or a video conference etc, are altered experiences of dialogue. Perhaps citizens will have to customise themselves to this form of meeting for longer than they might desire. Does technology allow for a true dialogue between persons?<\/p>\n
The Gospel proclaimed at Mass today (Jn 21:15-19), is the dialogue between Jesus and Simon Peter at the lakeshore of Tiberius. In this post resurrection event, Jesus and the apostles had just finished breakfast when Jesus began a conversation with Simon Peter. Three times Jesus asked Simon Peter did he love him. Three times Peter said yes. Each time Peter declared his love for Jesus, Jesus answered him saying, \u2018Feed my lambs\u2026Look after my sheep\u2026Feed my sheep\u2019. Peter was a bit put out when Jesus asked him the question for a third time.<\/p>\n
Jesus entrusts the Church to Peter, as shepherd of the flock. The first condition for Peter is to love Jesus and to give himself wholly to be leader of the flock. With Peter as leader, the disciples were called to obey his authority. The authority was given to Peter and handed on through the Church so that its mission would continue.<\/p>\n
Jesus continues to ask disciples daily \u2018do you love me?\u2019 We are invited to ponder his question in the silence of our hearts and express that love in doing God’s will in showing compassion, mercy and generosity.<\/p>\n
SEEK THE WORD OF GOD IN GROW AND LOVE<\/p>\n
This Gospel passage (Jn 21:15-19) focuses on hope. The apostles thought that there was no hope after Jesus died. But with Christ\u2019s Resurrection came new life. Sometimes in the midst of family difficulties, sickness and trauma it is difficult to find hope. Through the exploration of difficult life situations, children discover the hope that comes from trust in God, thier own strength and in the support and love of other people. In Grow in Love 8, Sixth Class, children are faced with the \u2018Big Question\u2019, \u2018Is there always hope, in every situation?\u2019 There is always hope because Jesus is alive.<\/p>\n
Jesus was truly alive at the lake and he ate breakfast with them. From today\u2019s Gospel, children might recall times Jesus shared a meal with people. They may remember the Last Supper and its memory in the daily celebration of the Eucharist.<\/p>\n
The Gospel also focuses on Jesus giving authority to Peter to lead the flock. Jesus wanted an assurance that Peter loved him.\u00a0 Children reflect on the loving encounters with family, friends, teachers and neighbours. They recall Jesus\u2019 love for his disciples when he chose them, called them, taught them and shared his mission with them. Children identify themselves as Jesus\u2019 disciples and they are prompted to hear the still small voice of Jesus asking the question, \u2018Do you love me?\u2019<\/p>\n
I wonder if children might ask \u2018Why did Jesus ask the same question three times of Peter? Might they ask, did Jesus not believe Peter when he said he loved Jesus?<\/p>\n
The images of shepherd and sheep are familiar to children in the context of the \u2018Parable of the Lost Sheep\u2019 and Psalm 23.<\/p>\n
In Third Class\/P5, children explore their belonging to a local parish community. Through activity, chat, reading Scripture, church visits, lighting candles, singing, belonging to a parish community, attending Mass and the sacraments they recognise what active participation in the Church means. From concrete experiences of helping, they recognise the importance of the service role in the Church.<\/p>\n
Children and families respond to God\u2019s call to serve in the Church in a variety of ways to build community and God\u2019s kingdom. The Holy Spirit who first came at Pentecost helps disciples to continue Jesus\u2019 mission. When the disciples were praying with Mary in the upper room the Holy Spirit came. Soon the Church will celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost. Our Baptism calls us to share the Good News.<\/p>\n
In Fifth Class\/P7, pupils recall their experience of parish life. They research their own diocese and bishop in the hope that it will deepen their sense of belonging to the Body of Christ. They explore the role of the bishops and priests. One way men choose to serve the church is through the Sacrament of Holy Orders by which a man is ordained as deacon, priest or bishop.<\/p>\n
In the context of today\u2019s Gospel, children hear how Jesus appointed Peter as leader of the people. St Peter became the first Pope. In earlier Grow in Love programmes children were introduced to former popes, St John XX111, St John Paul 11 and Pope Benedict XV1. Children hear about Pope Francis\u2019 vocation story and his teaching throughout Grow in Love.<\/p>\n
From Junior Infants\/P1 children listened to and read the accounts various accounts of the resurrection and the post resurrection stories in the four Gospels.<\/p>\n
Many of stories are available online in the various Grow in Love e-books, with additional resources on the VERITAS website.<\/p>\n
Logon: www.veritas.ie<\/p>\n
Email: trial@growinlove.ie<\/p>\n
Password: growinlove<\/p>\n
INVITATION TO:<\/p>\n
READ in Grow in Love\/I nGr\u00e1 D\u00e9<\/p>\n
Jn 21:1-15, 1 Corinthians 11: 23-25, Luke 24:13-35, Luke 4: 16-22,<\/p>\n
SING with Grow in Love\/I nGr\u00e1 D\u00e9<\/p>\n
\u2018They\u2019ll Know We Are Christians By Our Love\u2019; \u2018Spirit- Filled Day\u2019; Christ\u00a0 Be Our Light\u2019; \u2018Connected\u2019; \u2018Wherever You Go\u2019; \u2018Grow in Love\u2019; \u2018Creation Story\u2019; \u2018Use What You\u2019re Given\u2019, \u2018Come Holy Spirit\u2019, \u2018Trust in the Lord\u2019, \u2018The Summons\u2019, \u2018Love\u2019,\u2019 Alleluia\u2019, \u2018This is the Day\u2019 ,’The Parish Anthem’<\/p>\n
from \u2018The Summons\u2019, .<\/p>\n
Will you come and follow me<\/p>\n
if I but call your name?<\/p>\n
Will you go where you don\u2019t know<\/p>\n
and never be the same?<\/p>\n
Will you let my love be shown,<\/p>\n
will you let my name be known,<\/p>\n
will you let my life be grown<\/p>\n
in you and you in me?<\/p>\n
PRAY with Grow in Love\/I nGr\u00e1 D\u00e9<\/p>\n
PRAYER OF ST FRANCIS<\/p>\n
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace<\/p>\n
where there is hatred, let me sow love<\/p>\n
where there is injury, pardon<\/p>\n
where there is doubt, faith<\/p>\n
where there is despair, hope<\/p>\n
where there is darkness, light<\/p>\n
and where there is sadness, joy<\/p>\n
O Divine Master, grant that I may<\/p>\n
not so much seek to be consoled as to console<\/p>\n
to be understood, as to understand<\/p>\n
to be loved, as to love<\/p>\n
for it is in giving that we receive<\/p>\n
and it is in pardoning that we are pardoned<\/p>\n
and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life<\/p>\n
Amen.<\/p>\n
L\u00daIREACH PH\u00c1DRAIG<\/p>\n
Cr\u00edost liom.<\/p>\n
Cr\u00edost romham.<\/p>\n
Cr\u00edost I mo dhiaidh.<\/p>\n
Cr\u00edost ionam.<\/p>\n
Cr\u00edost ar mo l\u00e1mh dheas.<\/p>\n
Cr\u00edost ar mo l\u00e1mh chl\u00e9.<\/p>\n
Cr\u00edost I mo chuideachta is cuma c\u00e1 dt\u00e9im.<\/p>\n
Cr\u00edost mar chara agam, anois go buan. \u00c1im\u00e9an.<\/p>\n
\u2018Jesus Christ died and has risen from the dead; he sits at the right hand of God where he lives for ever, making intercession for us, alleluia.\u2019 (Benedictus antiphon).<\/p>\n
\u2018They all persevered together in prayer with Mary, the mother of Jesus, alleluia.\u2019 (Magnificat antiphon).<\/p>\n
\u2018The Lord has set his throne in heaven; he rules, he has power everywhere.\u2019 (Psalm 102:19)<\/p>\n
\u2018The biblical texts are to be read in their context\u2026 they tell us to \u201ctill and keep\u201d the garden of the world (cf. Gen 2:15). \u201cTilling\u201d refers to cultivating, ploughing or working, while \u201ckeeping\u201d means caring, protecting, overseeing and preserving. This implies a relationship of mutual responsibility between human beings and nature.’ (Pope Francis, Laudato Si\u2019, no.67)<\/p>\n
Sr Anne Neylon<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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