Mount Carmel Catholic College Varroville eNewsletter

From the REC

Catholic World

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

First Reading Isaiah 55:1-3 Come to the Water

Second Reading Romans 8:35, 37 - 39 Nothing can separate us from the love of God

Gospel Matthew 14:13 - 21 Jesus feeds the 5000

Reflection

Before Jesus meets up with this crowd, he is actually trying to get away and be by himself, because he has just heard about the death of John the Baptiser. But as soon as his boat reaches the shore, thousands of people are waiting there for him.

What do you think Jesus’ immediate thoughts are upon seeing this huge crowd?

Why do you think the disciples suggest to him that he make all the people go away to find something to eat?

Why do you think Jesus insists that the crowds be fed and not be turned away?

The disciples start with only five loaves and two fish. Five thousand people are there, not counting the women and children. Yet everyone eats their fill, and the leftovers fill twelve baskets.

What is your attitude about leftovers? Do you see leftovers as an aged meal whose flavours have had more time to blend and improve? Or do you see leftovers as food that should have been thrown away?

If you were poor and hadn’t eaten a meal for two days, would your attitude toward leftovers be different? If so, how?

Term 3 Spirituality

This semester we start to focus on the Carmelite spiritual dimension of the College.

The first semester there was a focus on our Marist Charism.

The Carmelites have three unique qualities which are core for the charism.

These are fraternity otherwise known as community, service and contemplation or prayer.

Before we as a College explore these 3 gifts, we shall celebrate St Mary of the Cross, who is the patron MacKillop house. Then we shall learn a little about the history of the Carmelites and their devotion to our Lady Mary.

Mrs Christine Meharg

REC Coordinator