Faith in the Everyday
It's always in the practice of loving that we can get better and better.
Here are a few simple ways you and your family can practice putting your love in action this month.
Little habits for little prayers
Building prayer into our daily lives as a family is a great way to live out your faith in the little moments of life. You might have the wonderful habit of bedtime and prayers before meals, is there another small habit you can build to add more prayer to your family's life?
Habits seem to 'stick' better when they are anchored to something - like a meal, time of day, place, or event. Below are a few other examples of 'little reminders' we can use to stop and pray. Kids especially love ones that you have to 'be on the lookout for'. It connects the world around them with prayer.
Little reminders for short little prayers:
- When you hear an ambulance or sirens
- When you see your favorite animal or plant
- When driving by a church or hospital
- When you see a first responder, healthcare worker, or military personnel
- When you zip or unzip your backpack
Discuss as a family: What little reminder could you use to create a new prayer habit?
Feast of Pope St. John Paul II Coloring Sheet
Download and print out this coloring sheet to celebrate the feast of St. Pope John Paul II on October 22.
Fun Facts about St. Pope John Paul II
- He was the first Pope to visit the White House
- He had to study in secret while in seminary during World War II
- He loved the outdoors and especially skiing
- He worked hard to visit as many nations and peoples as possible to bring the light of Christ far and wide. He is the most traveled Pope in history.
Discuss as a family: What is a little way you share your light with someone tomorrow?
“It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of happiness; He is waiting for you when nothing else you find satisfies you..”