Summer Holiday Special - Magazine - Page 3
2 Wednesday‘s Word LISTENING
“Open up your heart and listen to what God is saying to you.” Pope Francis
What did Mary do that was good? In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus knows that household
jobs are important, but he reminds us how important it is to take time to listen to God.
Jesus does not force us to listen to him, but he knows what’s best for us. Listening is a
sign of real love – it’s a powerful way of showing that we care. Ask your child if they
know someone who is a really good listener. Who does your child like to listen to? Do they
know people who speak with kindness and love, and want good things for them and others?
It may help your child if you give them an example of your own.
“Before we speak, it is necessary for us to listen. God speaks
in the silence of the heart.” St Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa)
This Gospel reminds us that rushing frantically around can stop us hearing the wisdom of
Jesus. We need first to listen to Jesus, to be reminded of what’s really important in life; then
it’s time to swing into action. As the summer holidays approach, explore ways that can help
you to listen to Jesus in these coming weeks. Perhaps you can: remember to have quiet
times in prayer when you wake up, at bedtime or some other time – just for listening to
God as he speaks to your heart; go to Church together; regularly read the gospels in this
Wednesday Word Summer Special together. What other ways can you think of?
Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for always being ready to listen to us. Please help us to
listen and understand your words and to be good listeners to each other too. Amen.
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Jesus wants us to spend time listening to him
and so allowing him to guide our lives. What
are the best times for you to quietly pray and
listen throughout the holidays? When you
wake up, throughout the day or at bedtime?
Write a promise and then draw a big smile on Smiley
This week I will try my best to ...
