Is it possible for families to “pray without ceasing” throughout their busy days? Super-short, frequent prayers may be the way to go. Here’s how one dad does it.
Touching base: A simple way to pray through the day
Choosing the better part • Breaking open the word
Hospitality is a common theme in the Scriptures. Sunday the first reading and Gospel are stories about welcoming God’s presence with hospitality and how it enriches our lives.
Add some “smells and bells” to your family prayer
Kids, especially young kids, really connect with the tangible “smells and bells” of Catholic prayer. Why not try some of them out in your family prayer time? Here are a few simple things you can do.
Who is my neighbor? • Breaking open the word
The Commandments that God gives us are simple—they are never complicated. The readings today show us just how easy they are to understand, even if people would try to make them trickier than they are. Ultimately, they come down to one thing—love. If all of our decisions are rooted in love, we can’t go wrong.
Mass with kids: 25+ strategies for a better experience
This article is adapted from 77 Ways to Pray with your Kids. The Eucharistic liturgy (the Mass) is the height of Christian prayer, and so essential to Christian life that […]
