Scrutiny Discussion Questions:
Hula Hoop Contest
A circle is a symbol of eternal life because it has no beginning and no end. Think about Jesus’ offer of eternal life as you do this activity.
See who can keep a hula hoop spinning the longest around their waist. Come up with other challenges: How many times can you spin it around your arm? Your neck? Your ankle?
A Prayer to St. Joseph for Protection
St. Joseph, whose protection is so great,
so strong, so prompt before the throne of God,
I place in you all my interests and desires.
St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession
and obtain for me from your divine son
all spiritual blessings through Jesus Christ, our Lord;
so that having engaged here below your heavenly power,
I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers.
St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms.
I dare not approach while he reposes near your heart.
Press him in my name and kiss his fine head for me,
and ask him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath.
St. Joseph, patron of departing souls, pray for us.
Amen.
The word “Amen” means “so be it” or “it is so.” How many times do we say “Amen” at Mass?
As a family, pray for those who are being
persecuted for their faith today. Pray for this intention all week.
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