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Reflections of Family and Faith
"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
In the month of May, we traditionally reflect on the role of Mary, Mother of Jesus. Through the centuries, believers have oriented their prayer to meditate on many titles for the Virgin of Nazareth. This year, I find myself drawn to “Queen of Peace.”
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During the school year, it is customary to schedule parent-teacher conferences. When I was teaching, I enjoyed the conversations with parents and guardians. I tried to be positive and affirming in my observations. I hope I was a good listener.
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We hosted family on Easter, and the youngest grandkids enjoyed an egg hunt. It was fun to watch their intensity as they searched the potential hiding places. We coached when they needed redirection. The search itself was as rewarding as the treats found within the eggs. The kids treasured the whole experience, the seeking and the finding.
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When our children were in high school, they brought home a full backpack of books on most days. Before electronic tablets, bound books and notebooks for six classes could be a heavy burden. I remember helping with the bags while asking our kids if they actually needed everything they were lugging home. No response. I assumed the answer was obvious.
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Our grandsons are fascinated by railroad trains and have collected several small model locomotives and freight cars. A model train hobby captures the imagination and teaches about history, physics, technology, and commerce. The kids have ridden on a real train and were delighted by the sights and sounds of the experience.
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Celebrating family life | Seasonal Reflections
One of our grandsons recently celebrated his tenth birthday. On the eve of his big day, I pointed out that he was adding a digit to his age and would do so again when he turned one hundred. It was an interesting thought! I also mentioned that my tenth birthday was in 1960. After a few moments, he observed that I was born in 1950. We pay attention to the number of our age. When we turn multiples of five or ten, we attribute greater significance. Of course, every year is significant.
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