To say that time in prayer and time to learn and
grow in the Catholic faith are a necessary part of every family’s day would be
an understatement. Our relationship with
God can never stand still, so if we are not growing and moving toward God, then
we are moving away from God. To this
many would say that their day is just too full.
School, homework, job obligations, social functions, sporting events,
play practice, or music lessons take up all the time their family can spare. While all these activities are positive
experiences for youth and families alike, if they make us unable to take 15
minutes for family prayer and reflection every day, they are hindering our
relationship with God.
I would ask
you: what are the chances your child is
going to be a professional athlete, or a professional musician, or is going to
make a living as a play writer? We do
not know what God has planned for our children other than their one, true
vocation, which is a life lived with God, and in service to God, in preparation
for heaven. Just as we would not schedule
a basketball game without first holding a team practice, or invite the
community to a play without having a rehearsal, or plan a community band
concert without first getting the band together for practice, the same holds
true for our preparation for heaven.
We
must hold practice to prepare for the big event. This means that our first priority is
fostering a love of God in our children, practicing that devotion every day. Other activities can fall into place only after this job has been fulfilled.
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