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Dear Parents,

In this Sunday’s Gospel Jesus tells Nicodemus that as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert to save the grumbling Israelites who had been bitten by snakes, the son of man must be lifted up.  Jesus is the light of the world and whoever looks at Him lifted up on the cross and believes in Him will be saved. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life” (John3:16).

As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question.

How can you reflect the light of Christ to others?

Family Prayer:  Lord, keep us close to the light of Christ and help us avoid the darkness of sin.  Amen

 

 

Jesus lifted up on the cross

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Dear Parents,

In this Sunday’s Gospel Jesus cured Simon’s mother-in-law.  Jesus also cured many others who were brought to him, healing their illnesses and driving out demons.  The Gospel also remind us that Jesus took time to pray so he could carry out his healing ministry.

As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question. How do you feel when you see people who are sick or struggling?

Family Prayer:  Jesus, help us to do your work of feeding the hungry, caring for the sick, and comforting others.  Amen

 

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Dear Families,

It is the fourth Sunday of Advent.  In this Sunday’s Gospel the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and asked her to be the mother of Jesus.  She said yes to God’s invitation.  Mary believed God could do impossible things.  Through her yes, she brought Jesus into the world.  This Thursday, December 25th, after all the waiting and preparation, our Savior is here.  It is a time of great joy.  Merry Christmas to all.  May the birth of our Savior open your hearts to his love.

As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question. How do you show that you believe God can do impossible things?  How is Jesus a gift in your life?  How do you share this gift with others?

Family Prayer:  Dear God, show us how to bring Jesus to others.

 

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Dear Families,

This Sunday’s Gospel is very important to Catholics because it describes when Jesus gave his Church the papacy (pope).

Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter and gave Peter the ability to bind or forgive sins

(the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation).

As a family, watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question.

Why do you think the Sacrament of Reconciliation is a gift Jesus gave us?

Family Prayer:  Jesus, help us to always run towards you and change anything that

keeps us from you.  Amen

peter gets the key

 

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Dear Parents,

Jesus does not like injustice or bad actions.  In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus is not happy with the people who are using the Temple for profit rather than for love of God.  He says the Temple will be destroyed and built again in three days, but he is talking about himself!

As a family watch video in its entirety and then ask each other this question. What things in your life do you need to get rid of so you can focus more on God?

Family Prayer:  Holy Spirit, show us how to let go of things we do not need.  Amen

 

 

cleansing of the temple

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