GOSPEL: John 13:31-33, 34-35
When he had gone, Jesus said: Now has the Son of man been glorified, and in him God has been glorified.

If God has been glorified in him, God will in turn glorify him in himself, and will glorify him very soon.

Little children, I shall be with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and, as I told the Jews, where I am going, you cannot come.

I give you a new commandment: love one another; you must love one another just as I have loved you.

It is by your love for one another, that everyone will recognise you as my disciples.


REFLECTION
Today John weaves together a variety of images of earth and heaven. John talks about the person who is earthly and who speaks of earthly things. Then John writes that the One who comes from heaven reigns above all. Of course, John is writing about Jesus.

John then reiterates that Jesus is “the One above all.” Jesus testifies to the truth. However, John also writes that no one accepts Jesus’ testimony. If we do believe in Jesus and accept His testimony, we certify that God is trustworthy.

Our belief in Jesus also comes with a responsibility. We are called to proclaim the Gospel by our words and more importantly, by our deeds. We have to live our faith, not simply profess our faith in Jesus. Just as Jesus commissioned his disciples to “go forth and preach the Gospel,” Jesus also sends us forth to live the Gospel and to preach the Gospel in word and deed. This is our call, our challenge and our gift. How will we respond? Will we go forth and spread the Gospel by word and example? Jesus is depending on us! (Sr Kristine Anne Harpenau)

OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS PRAYER SERVICE
On Friday, 2HR will lead our infant classes in a prayer service for Our Lady Help of Christians.  The prayer service will commence at 9am in the PAC and we warmly welcome everyone form our school community to join us.

RECONCILIATION WEEK
Monday marks the beginning of National Reconciliation Week (NRW). This is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.

Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Mt Carmel will celebrate National Reconciliation Week with a special prayer on Monday, a visit from Lucas Proudfoot and activities that will be undertaken throughout the week in class.

Let us keep all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in our hearts and minds next week.

God Bless,
Warren Ziebowski
Religious Education Coordinator