It is sometimes challenging to live our faith, especially among those with whom we are closest. We may not say or do anything out of fear of being rejected. Even if we do speak or live our faith, others won’t listen to us or take us seriously.
As parents, we can help our children to speak about and live their faith by encouraging them and really listening to them, especially when what they say challenges us. Children are often more bold about speaking the truth. They speak what’s on their minds rather than trying to please others. May we not discourage them! May we be more like them!
Faith Chat Question: When have you struggled to speak the truth among your friends or co-workers? What makes this difficult? What are the consequences?
Faith Response: For your family prayer this week ask Jesus to help your family live your faith at home. Talk about how you can be more supportive of each other. Pour some perfumed oil in a bowl. Form a circle and have family members mark each other's palms with the oil as a sign of sharing Jesus' love with each other.
Pray: Lord Jesus, help us to share your Good News with our families and friends, especially when it is difficult and they don’t listen to us. Amen.
