GROW AS A DISCIPLE A few years ago, I heard this witty but thought-provoking phrase: “You never see a U-Haul attached to a hearse” – a reminder that we don’t get to take our physical belongings with us when we die. This phrase came to mind as I read today’s Gospel. Jesus offers us a…
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Dear Families, Take Time to Chat- In today’s Gospel, Jesus is teaching us how to pray. How do you like to pray? Discuss the words of the Our Father given to us by Jesus. In your own words, explain the meaning of this prayer. What is something you want to ask for in prayer? Blessed…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE “Ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Sounds lovely, doesn’t it? I remember understanding this verse as though God is like a genie in a bottle and prayer is like a delivery service. But when I encountered true hardship,…
We know the current pope traces his authority all the way back to the first pope (St. Peter). But do you know much about all the popes in between? Join us on a journey from St. Peter all the way to Pope Francis. Each weekday morning, we’ll send you a short, engaging 2-minute something about…
Dear Families, Who are you more like — Martha or Mary? Explain your answer. Why is it important to listen to Jesus speak? Share a time when you have felt anxious or worried about something. How can you let Jesus help you with that? Blessed Frederic Ozanam had doubts about his faith when he was…
GROW AS A DISCIPLE Are you a Martha or a Mary? How many times have we been presented with that question when we hear today’s Gospel reading? At first ask, similar to many people, I would answer that I’m easily a Martha. I’m a perfectionist in many areas of my life, especially when it comes…