Invite God into Your Home

When our children were little, our son asked us, “Why can’t we see Jesus?” After all, we talked about him so much, why didn’t he ever come over and visit? His Daddy explained to him that he is in our hearts, and we see him in one another.

Research shows that the biggest predictor of adult religious practice is a sense and practice of religion in childhood. How do children develop an early sense of religion? According to the research, the first factor was that parents spoke about God and faith at home, in daily conversation. Being part of a faith community, whether the larger parish or an intentional group of families with similar issues (such as deaf families) helps those important conversations happen.

In the Christian family, we learn together how to treat one another as Christ would, and to act in our world with justice, love, and humility.

December 19, 2022

Practice Hospitality

December 19, 2022/ Lauri Przybysz

Daily family life within the domestic Church, the Church of the home, gives witness to Christ’s mission of sharing the Good News with all people and of building God’s kingdom on Earth. This is another way all families can grow in holiness:

The Church has always taught that every guest is to be treated like Christ. A Christian family can practice hospitality in ordinary ways by welcoming new neighbors or by including those who are alone for the holidays. In a world that can be cold and unwelcoming, a friendly home is a blessing.