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Wednesday‘s Word HOLIDAYS
“The summertime offers many people an occasion for rest.
It’s also a favourable time to take care of our relationships.”
Pope Francis
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus’ friends, the apostles, returned after working hard. Why did Jesus
take them away? Hard work, and sometimes stress, can often be part of our lives so we all
need a holiday at some time - to rest and refresh ourselves. Jesus knows that work is essential
but, in this Sunday’s Gospel, he reminds us how important it is to take time out too. Ask your
child what they like best about holidays. What was the best holiday that they’ve ever had?
What made it so special for them? You might want to tell your child about the best holiday
that you’ve ever had – and say why.
“Holidays offer a time to rest and to restore the spirit,
especially through a more quiet reading of the gospels”
Pope Francis
Holiday time is a time to rest, and it also presents a great opportunity for us to explore
and refresh our faith. The more we get to know Jesus, the more at peace and relaxed we
become. Our homes are ‘holy places’ and simply spending some quiet time at home with
God throughout the holidays can help us to become happy, holy and truly rested. The word
holiday comes from Holy-day. Each of you say how you could make these summer holidays
into holy-days. Why not end tonight’s special Family Time, and each night throughout
the coming summer holidays, by saying the Lord’s Prayer together (please see below) or
another favourite family prayer? Blessings and best wishes for a great summer break.
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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come,
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
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