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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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5th Sunday of Lent (Ages 6-9): The Face of Mercy
(Adults, this is a difficult passage from the Gospels—for adults as well as children. In this reflection, I try to explain briefly why...

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Mar 31, 20224 min read
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6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Blessed Are You Prophets
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Luke 6:17, 20-26 The...

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Feb 10, 20224 min read
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Feast of the Holy Family (Ages 9-12): Taking Ownership
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Luke 2.41-52 The feast...

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Dec 24, 20214 min read
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31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Simple, Perhaps
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Mark 12.28-34 In the...

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Oct 27, 20213 min read
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29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): The Dream of God
(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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Oct 14, 20213 min read
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29th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Sharing in His Mission
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Mark 10.35-45 As Jesus...

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Oct 14, 20214 min read
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28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Empty Hands
(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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Oct 6, 20213 min read
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28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): God Alone
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Mark 10.17-30 In the...

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Oct 6, 20214 min read
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26th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 9-12): Power of the Name
(Begin by reading the Gospel. Sometimes it is good to have someone read it to you. The Word is meant to be heard.) Mark 9.38-43, 45,...

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Sep 22, 20215 min read
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25th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Ages 6-9): Focus
(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 15, 20213 min read
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