"BOOK"
"Every time she did what Jesus wanted her to do instead of what she wanted, she could imagine her sacrifice was like a flower for Jesus."
I read this to Miss Z's second grade class today. Parents are able to come in to read to the class all month and bring their favorite book. Obviously I could not pick just one favorite book so Miss Z and I decided to pick our favorite book dealing with preparing for First Holy Communion since her class will receive this Easter for the first time. I think the book went over really well. It is written simply, to the point, and was the perfect length for their age. The illustrations mesh beautifully with the words. And though it is a story of a girl who lived a hundred years ago, it is a story that resonates with people of today. All of us can make "little" sacrifices for those we encounter and offer them up to Jesus. What a sweet reminder. You can
find the book here, but I encourage you to seek out smaller Catholic printshops if you can afford it.
Thought for the Day:
The Little Black Book gave a kicker today. How do we know if we are following God's plan? How do we know if our sins are covered by justification? Reflect and look closely on the following: time, money, and thoughts.
What am I doing with my time?
What am I supporting with my money or what am I buying?
What am I thinking of throughout the day? What consumes my thoughts?
Take a moment and reflect. You may be surprised at what you discover like I was. It definitely gave me more to work on. Isn't that life's journey of faith though?
