During my family's car ride to Mass each Sunday morning, we listen to Hallow's Family Mass Prep ("Let's get ready for Mass!") with Katie and Tommy McGrady. It's always the perfect length. I haven't used the daily readings in quite a while for prayer. What I'd like to try out this week is taking a journal to Mass and taking note of what strikes me during the readings and homily. Then, I'll review those during my daily prayer through the week.
I love that idea! I'm not sure how old your kids are, but how do you manage to take notes during the homily? I feel like we're always juggling bathroom breaks and bumped heads!
Follow up: I brought my prayer journal to Mass last night and tracked along with the readings better than I have in a long time! Not only that, but the mom sitting in front of us had a journal for the readings, too. A nice confirmation from the Lord :)
ALSO my wife was all alone for the start of Mass because all three kids (and myself as chaperone) were in the bathroom. So much for holding it :)
During my family's car ride to Mass each Sunday morning, we listen to Hallow's Family Mass Prep ("Let's get ready for Mass!") with Katie and Tommy McGrady. It's always the perfect length. I haven't used the daily readings in quite a while for prayer. What I'd like to try out this week is taking a journal to Mass and taking note of what strikes me during the readings and homily. Then, I'll review those during my daily prayer through the week.
I love that idea! I'm not sure how old your kids are, but how do you manage to take notes during the homily? I feel like we're always juggling bathroom breaks and bumped heads!
Mine are 6, 9, and 10. Old enough to hold it until after Mass 😂
Follow up: I brought my prayer journal to Mass last night and tracked along with the readings better than I have in a long time! Not only that, but the mom sitting in front of us had a journal for the readings, too. A nice confirmation from the Lord :)
ALSO my wife was all alone for the start of Mass because all three kids (and myself as chaperone) were in the bathroom. So much for holding it :)