Visit a Relative or Someone Who Needs Help
Just as Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth, visit a relative whom you haven’t seen in a while. If you don’t have a relative who is nearby, visit a neighbor or someone from church and, as a family, help them with a project at their home. If they don’t have a project to work on, spend time visiting, or take a craft project to do with them.
Meditation
God the Father spoke from the heavens at Jesus' baptism. Listen now to how he wants to speak into your heart.
Invite one person to lead this guided meditation. Play some soft instrumental music in the background. Invite everyone to take a few deep breaths, close their eyes, clear their minds, and listen to what the Father wants to say to them. Read an adapted version of the Scripture passage below, once for each person in the family, inserting his/her name in the blank.
And a voice came from heaven,
"You are my beloved Son (Daughter);
[Insert name here], with you I am well pleased.
Invite your family to observe a moment of silence and to listen to the Father as he speaks these words to you. Then, share your experience with each other.
In the Gospel, we hear of the Holy Spirit descending from Heaven. Did you know that the sanctuary--where the priest stands during Mass--symbolizes heaven? It is the part of the church that is usually elevated. How close are you sitting to the sanctuary today?
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