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29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): The One With the Power
(Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel to your child. Alternatively, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection, then...

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Oct 14, 20223 min read
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29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Deeper Knowing
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Better yet, ask someone to read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Luke 18:1-8 In the Gospel for...

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Oct 14, 20223 min read
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19th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Treasure of the Kingdom
(Adults, the Gospel for this Sunday is quite long and yet the first verses of the reading somehow get to the essential. We'll just focus...

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Aug 6, 20222 min read
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17th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): How To Pray
(Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child. Alternatively, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to...

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Jul 21, 20222 min read
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17th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Persistent Prayer
(Adults, you could begin by reading the Gospel aloud to the child. Alternatively, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to...

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Jul 21, 20223 min read
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17th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Just Ask! (and keep on asking)
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. It is good to hear the Word of God.) Luke 11.1-13 In...

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Jul 21, 20224 min read
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Sixth Sunday of Easter (Ages 9-12): Fruit of the Spirit
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. It is good to hear the Word of God.) John 14.23-29...

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May 21, 20223 min read
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5th Sunday of Lent (Ages 3-6): Time Out With Jesus
(Adults, the Gospel for this Sunday hardly seems fitting for 3-6 year olds! What is the face of God they need to see? I think it is the...

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Mar 31, 20223 min read
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2nd Sunday of Lent (Ages 6-9): Encounter
(Adults, you could begin by reading the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the...

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Mar 12, 20224 min read
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2nd Sunday of Lent (Ages 9-12): Connect the Dots
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Luke 9.28b-36 Every...

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Mar 12, 20224 min read
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1st Sunday of Lent (Ages 9-12): Prayer in Preparation
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Luke 4.1-13 On...

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Mar 4, 20223 min read
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2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 3-6): Listen To His Voice
(Adults, you could begin by reading the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the...

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Jan 13, 20223 min read
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2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): The Seventh Jar
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) John 2.1-12 The...

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Jan 13, 20224 min read
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Baptism of the Lord (Ages 3-6): Let God Love
(Adults, you could begin by reading the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the...

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Jan 8, 20223 min read
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Baptism of the Lord (Ages 6-9): The Power of Prayer
(Adults, you could begin by reading the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the...

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Jan 8, 20224 min read
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Baptism of the Lord (Ages 9-12): Soaking Up the Love
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Luke 3.15-16, 21-22 At...

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Jan 8, 20224 min read
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27th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Treasure
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Mark 10.2-16 The...

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Sep 29, 20214 min read
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24th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): On Divine Things
(Adults, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the reflection.)...

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Sep 8, 20214 min read
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23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Aside, In Private, Away From
(Adults, you could read the first paragraph of the reflection to the child, then read the Gospel, and then continue with the reflection.)...

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Sep 1, 20214 min read
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Assumption of Mary (Ages 9-12): Soul Outpouring
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Luke 1.39-56 This...

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Aug 11, 20214 min read
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