Hello Families,
The students are beginning their preparation for Lent. Please join us for our Family Activity Night on Wednesday February 18th (Ash Wednesday) at 5:45 pm for a cheese pizza dinner, Lenten activity, and Mass at 7 pm.
In todays’ Gospel, Jesus teaches that his disciples are to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world The widespread use of electricity in our society may make us less aware of the value and importance of light. To re-engage with the power of the metaphor that Jesus offers, gather your family in a darkened room. Bring only one flashlight. Sit together for a minute and consider what you are able to do and see in so little light You might try opening the Bible to see whether you can read today’s Gospel. Turn on the flashlight and experiment to see how one might use it to achieve the greatest amount of light. Then read today’s Gospel by the light of the flashlight. Ask everyone to consider what it means to say that Christians are to be the light of the world. How might your family act in a way that is a light for others, a light that is worthy to put on a lamp stand? Choose one thing that your family will do this week to show that you are the light of the world. You might choose to participate in an activity that your parish sponsors, such as help with a food pantry. Pray together by singing “This Little Light of Mine.”
Prayer – Light a Candle- After Mass, light a candle and offer a silent prayer for someone who needs the light of Jesus.
Liturgy Link – In church, candles symbolize Jesus, who is the light of the world! When you go to Mass this week, count how many candles are lit in church.
Family Challenge – Invite each family member to reflect on their gifts/talents. Discuss how each family member can use this gift/talent to shine the light of Jesus before others this week.
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Partners in Faith,
Phyllis Chudzinski