One of my struggles as a parent with my faith is with the chaos, it becomes easy to go through the motions regarding my faith. I take my kids to mass—I spend the time trying to get them to sit still or take them to the back. And, then, I miss the liturgy of the Word, it’s time for communion—did I prepare my heart of the Eucharist?
A small time for silent prayer can do wonders. I would also add do your best to find some community for spiritual reading or even a group who does morning prayer or another portion of the Liturgy of the Hours; being connected to other Christians is important to the process too.
Catholic Tradition is a beautiful thing. It becomes Jewish when it is not joined together with the Greatest Commandment. How often did Jesus excoriate the Jewish leaders? One cannot help but feel pity for them and to love them once we see what they didn’t see, and still love them. Daily examination of conscience is a wonderful characteristic of belonging to Jesus and his Church.
One of my struggles as a parent with my faith is with the chaos, it becomes easy to go through the motions regarding my faith. I take my kids to mass—I spend the time trying to get them to sit still or take them to the back. And, then, I miss the liturgy of the Word, it’s time for communion—did I prepare my heart of the Eucharist?
A small time for silent prayer can do wonders. I would also add do your best to find some community for spiritual reading or even a group who does morning prayer or another portion of the Liturgy of the Hours; being connected to other Christians is important to the process too.
Yes! Community is also so important!
Catholic Tradition is a beautiful thing. It becomes Jewish when it is not joined together with the Greatest Commandment. How often did Jesus excoriate the Jewish leaders? One cannot help but feel pity for them and to love them once we see what they didn’t see, and still love them. Daily examination of conscience is a wonderful characteristic of belonging to Jesus and his Church.
Beautiful reflection on today’s Gospel. Thanks for the reminder to live intentionally 🙏