praying with kids

Here are 4 simple ways to start the day with God: A prayer from childhood: Growing up a mile from our small-town Catholic school, we always had just enough time on the drive each morning for my mom to make us pray (ok, sometimes to a chorus of groans) her classic, quick morning prayer. Maybe your mom did, too. Good morning, dear Jesus, this day is for you. And I ask you to bless all I think, say, and do. Sometimes the oldies-but-goodies are the best when it comes to faithful prayer routines. Many bleary-eyed mornings I still wake up with these words on my mind. A prayer for school: Now that my family has started our own prayer practices, we still make time for prayer each morning on the drive to school. Our kids love being named and blessed in turn, and I love the reminder that the Holy Spirit will be with each of us today – children and parents – to watch over us and guide us. Dear God: May wisdom, peace, and courage be with [name]. And may the Holy Spirit within … [Read more...] about Morning Prayer Matters: Easy Ways to Start Your Day