Reflection: “I came into the world
as light, so that everyone who believes in me might not remain in darkness.” Jesus wants to free us from the darkness in
our lives. He wants us to be filled with
light. So what does he want to free us
from? What is the darkness that weighs
us down? Some thoughts are pride, anger,
greed, impatience or an inability to forgive.
If our lives are filled with these things our hearts are dimmed by
sin. Instead, Jesus wants our hearts to
be a reflection of Him, and our lives to be a reflection of His life. This means charity, patience, kindness, and
love. These actions are the way we bring
Jesus’ light to others, and to ourselves as well.
Reflection
for younger saints: Jesus
came to teach us about God and how to love others. He taught us these things to free us from the
darkness of sin. When we sin (do things
that are naughty) we make God, ourselves, and the people around us sad. When we live a life that is pleasing to God we
will be the happiest because we are serving God, and we can make God and others
happy too.
Big
Picture: Follow the
light – Jesus
Discussion
Starters:
Younger saints: Do you feel happier when you think about the good things in your life or sad things? Does thinking about God make you happy or sad? Does helping others make you happy or sad? When you hurt others does that make you happy or sad? Before we do something or say something to others we should think about whether it will make us and God happy or sad.
Older saints: Have you ever had an experience where you felt freed from some kind of darkness (physical ailment, a challenge learning something, etc.)? How did it happen? How did it make you feel? What do you need for a similar experience to happen with your faith life?
Younger saints: Do you feel happier when you think about the good things in your life or sad things? Does thinking about God make you happy or sad? Does helping others make you happy or sad? When you hurt others does that make you happy or sad? Before we do something or say something to others we should think about whether it will make us and God happy or sad.
Older saints: Have you ever had an experience where you felt freed from some kind of darkness (physical ailment, a challenge learning something, etc.)? How did it happen? How did it make you feel? What do you need for a similar experience to happen with your faith life?
Fun
Fact: When we pray
to the Saints, we ask them to intercede on our behalf. In doing this we are asking the Saints to
offer their prayers to God for us.
Saint
of the day:
Name: Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
What they are remembered for: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen was well known for his generosity and his service to the weak and the needy. He served the poor initially through his practice as a lawyer, but after frustration with the greed of those in practice with him he left his life as a lawyer to be a priest. He was a follower of St. Francis who was later martyred for his faith.
Feast day: April 24
Daily Notes:
Name: Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
What they are remembered for: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen was well known for his generosity and his service to the weak and the needy. He served the poor initially through his practice as a lawyer, but after frustration with the greed of those in practice with him he left his life as a lawyer to be a priest. He was a follower of St. Francis who was later martyred for his faith.
Feast day: April 24
Daily Notes:
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