Hello Families,
The mission of the Church is to continue the work of Jesus. The family, the domestic church, participates in this mission too.
Talk about how your family participates in the mission of the Church. Discuss ways in which you seek to reach out to your neighbors and people in need through acts of kindness, mercy, and justice. Then read together today’s Gospel, Matthew 14:22-33. Talk about how Peter wanted to be like Jesus, to walk on water like Jesus did. Note that Peter was successful for a time, but then he doubted Jesus, and he began to sink into the water. Talk about how your family’s acts of mercy and justice are rooted in your faith in Jesus. Pray together that Jesus will continue to work through your family to prepare the kingdom of heaven. Pray together the Morning Offering or the Lord’s Prayer.
Liturgy Link – Listen to the themes in the songs sung at Mass today. Which ones are related to today’s Gospel?
Family Challenge – Peter had to trust Jesus to get out of the boat and walk on water. Make an intentional decision to trust God this week.
Fun Facts – The Dead Sea is one of the most interesting lakes in the world. It is south of the Sea of Galilee (the scene of today’s Gospel) and connected by the Jordan River. The Dead Sea is located at the lowest point on Earth. It is eight times saltier than the oceans and has the highest salt concentration of any body of water in the world.
Partners in Faith,
Phyllis Chudzinski
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