PRAY
Call people by name and place them in Jesus’ heart.
The prayer of petition is very special, in that we turn to God and ask for God's love, care, grace and healing on people we love. So we say their names and we make a petition for these persons.
You can create a flower prayer craft and write the names of people you want to pray for — such as your priest, grandpa, uncle, teacher, grandma, mom, dad, friends, brother, sister, the hungry, the sick, the homeless, and even yourself.
Visit the website to make the Prayers for Others Craft.
Visit lafamiliascatechesis.com for this week's resources.
FAST
Put down distractions and reconnect with God and family.
We use our phones and other screens pretty often. They are a tool that help us stay connected and they can be lots of fun when playing games and watching videos. But they can also be a distraction especially when we see only our phone and not the people and nature around us.
Put your screen down and see God's beauty, love, and grace all around you.
Fast from screens this week and use this time to connect with family and loved ones: talk about the day, play a game, make some cookies, or see what comes to mind. This Saturday try to fast from live-streaming TV and make a commitment to spend the day together without any screens.
GIVE
Show love through concrete acts of mercy.
The corporal works of mercy are ways that we can imitate Jesus by caring for our brothers and sisters around us. By caring for the bodily needs of others, we care for Jesus.
Choose a corporal work of mercy and care for Jesus very specially this week.
The Corporal Works of Mercy:
Feed the hungry
Give drink to the thirsty
Shelter the homeless
Visit the sick
Visit the prisoner
Bury the dead
Give alms to the poor
Go to the USCCB website for suggestions.