LEGO is \u2018a line of plastic constructive toys\u2019. Adults and children work with the coloured Lego pieces sorting, assembling and connecting them to construct objects or buildings. The newspaper and the RTE news over the past days introduced Gianni Clifford, a well-known Lego fan to the public. He constructs buildings using Lego and his best interest is in constructing bars because he likes them and he says, \u2018They are places I go, places I\u2019m eager to get back to.\u2019 His constructions are big on detail. Gianni advocates the use of Lego because it transcends age barriers. He appreciates \u2018the benefits of play with a different lens, not just for the joy it brings but also for the mental health benefits.\u2019 His work is amazing and brings joy to the lives of many.<\/p>\n
When God created the world, God\u2019s desire for his beloved was to bring joy, love and life.<\/p>\n
The first reading proclaimed at Mass today from the Book of Genesis (Gen 1:20:2-4) continues the story of Creation from day five to seven. Everything God made, God saw that it was good. It took God seven days to create his masterpiece in a unique and loving way.\u00a0 God created the world with love and for love. Healthy growth takes time and a popular phrase states that \u2018Rome wasn\u2019t built in a day.\u2019 Anything worthwhile takes time and patience. God teaches us that and more in the story of Creation.<\/p>\n
The Psalm proclaimed (Ps 8: 4-9) offers the response \u2018How great is your name O Lord our God through all the earth.\u2019 The psalmist teaches the one who responds to the psalm to give praise and thanks to God. The psalmist also is in wonder that God loved man so much that God created the beauty for him. When God created man in his image, \u2018male and female God created them.\u2019\u00a0 He blessed them and gave them a mission of stewardship.<\/p>\n
When God gave the gift of stewardship, he did not mean humankind to dominate, endanger and exploit the earth or its resources. God lovingly gave them something precious that he created for them. \u00a0God supposed a plan of nurturance, tenderness, love, care and protection because they are God\u2019s attributes.<\/p>\n
When God completed God\u2019s creation \u2018with all their array\u2019 at a particular time, God rested. The Word proclaims, \u2018On the seventh day, God completed the work he had been doing.\u2019\u00a0 God blessed this seventh day and God made it holy, because he rested after his work. This day, the Sabbath, the Lord\u2019s Day is a holy day. This day differs from all other days in the week. It is a time to encounter God within oneself and others.<\/p>\n
Today, let us reflect on the greatness of God\u2019s name throughout the whole world. Pope Francis always guides us through the Holy Spirit to seek God\u2019s presence in the web of life.<\/p>\n
VERITAS publications offers inspiring resources on the theme of God\u2019s Creation. This theme continues through Grow in Love\/I nGr\u00e1 D\u00e9<\/em> through each class standard from Junior Infants\/P1 right through to Sixth Class\/P8. There is something worthwhile there for all on the online resources including the Grow in Love\/I nGr\u00e1 D\u00e9<\/em> textbook or e-book .To access these free resources including stimulating interactive activities and videos:<\/p>\n