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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
The Sacraments | catholic family life | family prayer
Caitlan Rangel describes five different ways she prays with her children on a daily and weekly basis. What's your family's favorite way to pray together? Is there anything better than hearing one of your children singing a song to God, or them showing you a picture they drew of themselves and Jesus, or listening to their sweet and powerful prayer intentions? As moms who care deeply about our children coming to know, love, and serve God, these moments of seeing their interior lives and love of God are such gifts. I have four children, ages 10, 8, 6, and 2, and just as I observe their unique personalities and physical characteristics, I am beginning to see similarities and differences in their spiritual lives. As moms who already have a lot on our plates, how can we attend to the varied spiritual lives of our children while also creating a unified family culture of discipleship? Here are a few ideas, and I would love to hear your insights and experiences in the comments!
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In Lent we often speak about prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. But Lent is also a search for truth: not just ideas about God, but a deeper knowledge of God himself, and a clearer decision about whether we will live as his people. In today’s Scriptures, the Lord reveals two great truths. First, God binds himself to his people in a covenant—a promise he began with Abraham that he intended not for Abraham alone, but for every generation, including our own. God commits himself to us: “I will be your God, and you will be my people.”
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Sometimes when a child misbehaves continuously, especially in public places at some point, a parent may give a serious look that indicates to the child you have to stop what you are doing. It is time to change that. It is a sign that the child's behavior is no longer tolerated. In the Gospel today Jesus is no longer giving the serious warning eye but is spilling out the beans. He seems tough and tired of people's disbelief. He indicates to the listeners that his journey to the Father is near by saying, ‘I am going away.’ and the people will have the urge to be with Him, but He won’t be found. This resembles the urge of repentance and change as we read in Isaiah 55:6 ‘seek the Lord while he may be found, call to him when is near.’ Jesus is telling them recognize me now as your messiah. Remember in the previous texts He had just taught them is the ‘bread of life,’ and ‘the light of the world.’ Therefore, in His absence there is darkness which is evil and sin.
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A few years ago, a friend of mine, an Assistant HR director in an IT firm, very respected, very composed, sent an email meant for one person, to everyone in the office. And not a short email. This was one of those long, late-night, brutally honest, carefully worded, emotionally charged emails. It began politely: “I think we need to address a few concerns” And then slowly, very professionally, it turned into a detailed analysis of one colleague’s failures, missed deadlines, half-finished work, and a pattern of inconsistency. Very professional. Very precise. The kind of email you feel good writing, and regret deeply sending. Anyway, he hit send after he had finished writing and for a few seconds everything was normal and peaceful. Then someone replied to that email, that’s when he noticed that the mail had been sent to all in the office. At that moment, you know it. The stomach drops. Time stops. You seriously consider moving to another continent.
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Chime Travelers | Faith friendly media | saint stories
The highly anticipated animated video series based on the books of the same name from award-winning author and Catholic Mom founder Lisa M. Hendey is available now. Family Theater Productions (a sister ministry to CatholicMom.com) and Texas-based animation studio Herald Entertainment, Inc. announced today the release of their new animated children’s series, “Chime Travelers,” on Formed and Hallow. The animated series, geared for kids ages 6-11, follows twins Katie and Patrick as they travel back in time to walk alongside some of the most well-known saints, such as Saint Patrick, Saint Clare, Saint Francis, and Saint Joseph, as they face challenges and learn ways to handle some of life’s toughest issues at that age. Chime Travelers is based on the books of the same name by award-winning author and Catholic Mom founder Lisa M. Hendey.
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The reading from the Book of Wisdom that we heard today will return to us on Good Friday. It speaks of a righteous person who becomes the target of resentment and hostility—not because he has done wrong, but because his goodness exposes the darkness around him. His very life is a challenge to those who reject God. They plot against him, tear at his reputation, and test him to see if God will defend him. Yet, as we hear elsewhere in Scripture, he does not retaliate. He turns the other cheek.
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