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Dear Parents,

This Second Sunday of Easter is about faith and divine mercy. Last week Jesus was resurrected. The Apostles were scared and confused. This week we hear how they were hiding behind locked doors when Jesus appeared and said "Peace be with you.” He wanted them to be at peace. He loved them; he would always be there for them. Thomas one of the apostles was not there when Jesus appeared, and he did not believe the apostles when they told him Jesus had appeared. Jesus came back a week later and doubting Thomas was there and Jesus showed him his wounds. Jesus asked him to touch his wounds. Then he said to doubting Thomas “Have you come to believe because you have seen me?” “Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”

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

What doubts or questions about God are you struggling with?

This Sunday is also the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday. On this day we thank God for His forgiveness and love. We know how much he loves us because he suffered and died for us. It is the mercy of God that lets all of us come back to Him after we have sinned.

Family Prayer: Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. Amen

Dear Families,

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus shares the depth of his love for us. It is simple and everlasting. He calls us to love one another, as God loves Him and as He loves us. Jesus explains that we will be happy and fulfilled only when we keep this one command: Love one another. But perhaps it’s not so simple. This love may require putting others first and giving up a special treat, or being a friend to someone who is not easy to love.

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

How can you find new ways to spread Christ’s love to others?

Family Prayer: Lord, show us how to love and bring joy to others. Amen

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

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

Dear Families,

This Sunday’s Gospel is about multiplying the gifts God gives us. The best gift is the Good News of Jesus’ Birth, Death and Resurrection. When we use our talents to spread the Good News, we give glory to God.

As a family watch video in its entirety than ask each other this question. What talent has God given you? How can you use it to tell others about Jesus?

Family Prayer: Lord, help us to discover our talents. Show us how you want us to use them. Amen