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Dear Families,

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus message is to love God above all else and love your neighbor as yourself. He teaches us that the greatest commandment to love God with all our hearts is to love others and

ourselves with His love.

As a family watch video in its entirety than ask each other this question. Which person do you know needs love the most?

Family Prayer:  Dear Lord, show us how to love you, others, and ourselves.  Amen

 

love your neighbor

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Dear Families,

Did your brother or sister ever get allowance when they did not do their chores? 

It can feel unfair when someone gets paid when they did not work as hard as you did.

Jesus says, “The last will be first, and the first will be last.”  Jesus is generous. 

He reminds us there is room for everyone in his Church and in Heaven.

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

When did you want to be first, but did not get to be? 

Name something positive about being last or putting others first.

Family Prayer:  Dear Jesus, show us how to put others first.  Remind us that you love

all of us and you want us to love each other. Amen

 

last will be first

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Dear Families,

In this Sunday’s Gospel we learn that it is not always easy to forgive someone who hurts you.

Jesus tells us that we must forgive, just as God the Father forgives us. 

When we hurt someone, we should ask for forgiveness right away. 

When someone asks for our forgiveness, we should answer: 

“I forgive you” and not say “It’s okay”.

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

Why is it better to say: “I forgive you,” than “it’s okay,” when someone asks for forgiveness?

 

Family Prayer:  Help us Lord, to offer and ask for forgiveness when we have hurt each other. Amen

 

forgiving

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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,

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus teaches us the Beatitudes which is a list of attitudes and actions that help people find happiness. We are called to be peacemakers, to be humble, merciful, and clean of heart.  Today we celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints. Studying the lives of the saints shows us how other people have lived out these Beatitudes as holy examples for us.

As a family watch video in its entirety than ask each other this question. How can you put into practice these teachings of Jesus?

Family Prayer:  Lord, teach us to understand the Beatitudes and follow the example of the saints.  Amen

 

All saints day

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