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FAMILY
Wednesday‘s Word
“When Jesus chose and called the Apostles, He did not think of them as
separate from one another, each one on his own, but together, because
they were to stay with Him, united, like a single family.“ Pope Francis
What did Jesus say we must do to be part of his family? In the Gospel we hear Jesus saying
how our openness and obedience to God is a sign that we belong to his family. Ask your child
what the word ‘family’ means to them. What does it mean to belong to a family? Ask them
what they like best about their family. Tell your child what you like best about the family.
“All God’s children, of every people and language, are invited and called
to be part of this great family, as brothers and sisters and sons
and daughters of the one Father in heaven.” Pope Francis
Jesus taught us that we are all children of God and we should live as brothers and sisters to
each other. We show that we are part of Jesus’ family by listening to his teaching and trying
our best to follow it – by obeying God’s will for our lives. Jesus was filled with love because
of his closeness and obedience to God. Our families are filled with love too when we stay
close to God. Each of you choose one way to bring more of God’s love into your family this
week. How can you show that same love to someone who is not in your immediate family?
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Dear Lord Jesus, please help my family to keep growing in the same love,
warmth and understanding which you brought to your family. Amen.
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Jesus taught us that obeying God is how we
show we’re part of his family. This week, think of
a rule or lesson from your family or faith that’s
about helping others. Put it into action! Maybe
it’s being patient, sharing, or speaking kindly.
This week I will try my best to ...
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