We soon realized as we began to share the impact of children in our lives that they are 'mirrors' for us - seeing our own goodness and even our imperfections reflected back to us. Children are signs of God's unconditional love and forgiveness. Each child brings a unique view and when we can see the world through their eyes, everything can change and become new for us, once again. Within our grand plans for life, children break through and show us that life is really all about simplicity and living in the moment...not missing what is right in front of us. Alessa Germano was a really awesome representative of the St. Joe's toddlers at our meeting, too!
May we each be able to become more humble in the presence of children and thus, in the presence of our God. I am convinced that one of God's plans for St. Joseph's at this moment in time is for us to see that we not only have much to teach, but we have so much more to learn. I pray that as we continue to develop our preparation for baptism and our new weekend 'Seeds of Faith' experience for our youngest, we can bring families together to network and help one another in being the 'first and best teachers of the faith.' With their help, we will provide a perfect atmosphere for our little ones to 'play and pray'. (Thank you to Jeanne Mooney, chair of our Faith for Life Leadership Team for that awesome insight and quote.) Yes, we encounter God when we are at play, too! May we be able to be still and know that God dwells within each family, the 'domestic church' at home who nurtures and teaches the ways of faith. May God lead us to our best ways of being church...together.
