Do we wait for Christmas morning with a joyful expectation or has life’s disappointments left us jaded and closed to any spiritual surprises or gifts from God? Many of us are actually just like Scrooge, that traditional symbol for someone who has been so wounded by disappointment and jaded by life that he cannot…… Continue reading Secretly Cynical, Surprised by Joy on Christmas Morning
Tag: children’s spirituality
What Does Jesus Do With Ghosts?
Michael’s father, a police officer, had given our family free tickets to a large three-ring circus production that the police department was sponsoring. Of course, after a few hours, the flashing lights, loud music, breath-taking suspense, excitement and cotton candy overstimulated all six kids. Rather than playing like they usually did, everyone was hyperactive, yelling…… Continue reading What Does Jesus Do With Ghosts?
Mystical Union Is Not a Fairytale — It’s Child’s Play
Twenty-five years ago, my husband discovered a book at a Trappist monastery which questioned my basic premise about the nature of reality, rekindled joy in my drooping spirit then challenged me to change and to live in mystical union with Christ. Although many Carmelites might not recommend this book as a valid description of pure…… Continue reading Mystical Union Is Not a Fairytale — It’s Child’s Play
Worth Revisiting: “Mum, What Does Jesus Do With Ghosts?””
Michael’s father, a police officer, had given our family free tickets to a large three-ring circus production that the police department were sponsoring. Of course after a few hours, the flashing lights, loud music, breath-taking suspense, excitement and cotton candy overstimulated all six kids. Rather than playing like they usually did, everyone was hyperactive, yelling…… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: “Mum, What Does Jesus Do With Ghosts?””
Worth Revisiting: Become Like Children
Some religious people would maintain only a mature, adult Christian can act lovingly, with a conscience. Yet Pope Francis and even Sacred Scriptures disagree with this narrow view. . St. Paul explains God will judge everyone by much how truth God has revealed to them. If a tribe hidden in a jungle has never heard the gospel, God will judge them…… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Become Like Children
Children, Technology, Nature and God
For children to mature as God intended, parents must ensure their kids have the opportunity to touch the earth, plants and animals. Spring is the perfect opportunity to encourage our little ones to connect with nature and animals and as a result, to connect with God. ( not that it is spring-like at all in Canada…… Continue reading Children, Technology, Nature and God
Worth Revisiting Wednesday: A Theological Debate Preschool Style
debate between two pre-schoolers “Someone just called my name. I think it was God!” It was early evening. We often played musical beds at bedtime because the younger children liked the security of a sibling or two falling asleep with them, especially when older brothers and sisters were still up and having fun. So it happened…… Continue reading Worth Revisiting Wednesday: A Theological Debate Preschool Style
“Jesus is Where?, Sweetie”
It’s Worth Revisiting Wednesday! As Daniel waited expectantly for my wise answer, I scrambled to think quickly but truthfully. I was preparing dinner one afternoon, when five-year-old Daniel came running up to me with a serious look on his face. He was always full of energy and mischief but he also had a delightful spirituality…… Continue reading “Jesus is Where?, Sweetie”
Let God Teach You Through Your Children
Our children come from the heart of God; He knew them in the womb and they knew God. Then at baptism, these little people become one with Christ. As I mothered nine children, I discovered that this sacrament is not simply a meaningless ritual but a real life, powerful encounter which actually transformed my children…… Continue reading Let God Teach You Through Your Children
Let God Teach You Through Your Children
Children have so much to teach parents, if we are humble and open enough to listen to the Spirit of God within them. Our children come from the heart of God; He knew them in the womb and they knew God. Then at baptism, these little people become one with Christ. As I mothered nine children,…… Continue reading Let God Teach You Through Your Children
Listening to God: CHILD’S PLAY
St. Paul assures us that all men have the basic laws of God carved into their hearts. In modern language, we all have an awareness of good and evil or a conscience, even the smallest child.The problem is tapping into and living out from my core where God has inscribed a moral code on my…… Continue reading Listening to God: CHILD’S PLAY
Mum, What Does Jesus Do With Ghosts?
Michael’s father, a police officer, had given our family free tickets to a large three-ring circus production that the police department were sponsoring. Of course after a few hours, the flashing lights, loud music, breath-taking suspense, excitement and cotton candy overstimulated all six kids. Rather than playing like they usually did, everyone was hyperactive, yelling…… Continue reading Mum, What Does Jesus Do With Ghosts?
Sunday Snippets–A Catholic Carnival
Sunday Snippets–A Catholic Carnival. We are a group of Catholic bloggers who gather weekly t o share our best posts with each other. To participate, go to your blog and create a post titled Sunday Snippets–A Catholic Carnival. In it, discuss and link to your posts for the week–whether they deal with theology, Catholic living or…… Continue reading Sunday Snippets–A Catholic Carnival
Child’s Play: A Theological Debate
debate between two pre-schoolers “Someone just called my name. I think it was God!” It was early evening. We often played musical beds at bedtime because the younger children liked the security of a sibling or two falling asleep with them, especially when older brothers and sisters were still up and having fun. So it happened…… Continue reading Child’s Play: A Theological Debate
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