Sixth Easter

John 14: 15

Jesus said, “If you love me, show it by doing what I’ve told you, keep my commandments.”

It sounds simple until it meets a real school day. In a Catholic school, love is more than a value we talk about. It shows up in tone, in patience, in the way we respond when things are not going well.

So what does this actually look like in a classroom or office today?

It is the choice to stay calm with the student who tests every limit. It is the decision to treat colleagues with respect even when it is hard. It is replying to a challenging parent with professionalism instead of frustration. It is noticing the quiet student when everything else feels urgent.

This kind of love is not just a feeling. It is a choice that takes effort and consistency.

John 14: 15 pushes us beyond good intentions. It asks whether what we believe about love is visible in how we act, especially when we are tired or under pressure. Students notice this. They see the difference between words and reality. They remember how they are treated when they struggle.

We will not get it right every time. There will be moments we miss. But the invitation is to keep coming back, to realign, to try again.

In the end, in a Catholic school, what we model matters as much as what we teach. The question is not just whether we say we love. It is whether our daily actions show it.