Our Lady of Lourdes Primary Newsletter

SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR B

A reading from the holy Gospel according to John

Jesus said to his disciples:

‘As the Father has loved me,

so I have loved you.

Remain in my love.

If you keep my commandments

you will remain in my love,

just as I have kept my Father's commandments

and remain in his love.

I have told you this

so that my own joy may be in you

and your joy be complete.

This is my commandment:

love one another,

as I have loved you.

A man can have no greater love

than to lay down his life for his friends.

You are my friends,

if you do what I command you,

I shall not call you servants any more,

because a servant does not know

his master’s business;

I call you friends,

because I have made known to you

everything I have learnt from my Father.

You did not choose me,

no, I chose you;

and I commissioned you

to go out and to bear fruit,

fruit that will last;

and then the Father will give you

anything you ask him in my name.

What I command you

is to love one another.’

Ref:Liturgyhelp.com

Have you ever thought what it really means when Jesus commands us to love one another? At first, it seems like a simple commandment: I can love my family; my friends; I can even feel love for some people I’ve never met. But there was a condition that Jesus placed on the command: love one another as I have loved you. How did Jesus love? Without restriction and without seeking something in return. He loved those that no one loved and he even loved those who hated him and sought his downfall. Can I love those who hate me? Those that others ridicule and despise? Can I love without counting the cost?

 © Greg Sunter

Students from our school will soon be  

undertaking an education tour of the  

national capital. Students will be given  

the opportunity to participate in a  

variety of educational programs with a  

focus on Australia’s history, culture,  

heritage and democracy. The Australian  

Government recognises the importance  

of all young Australians being able to  

visit the national capital as part of their  

Civics and Citizenship education. To  

assist families in meeting the cost of the  

excursion the Australian Government is contributing funding of $30 per student under the Parliament and  Civics Education Rebate program towards those costs. The rebate is paid directly to the school upon  completion of the excursion.  

Children's Rosary gather together to pray the Rosary every Monday during the school term. Bring your Rosary beads and spend some time in prayer. 

Where : OLOL Parish

When: Mondays (school term only) 

Time: 3.30pm 

Contact : anitamolina@hotmail.com