So, whatever happened to all that prayerful quiet time that I was supposed to try and cultivate? That was before the ear infection, the virus, and the strange sleep (or lack there of) schedule that screams that something else is array.
Well, until the kids are back on track there is always AmericanCatholic.org. I love this site. Have you been there or am I the last one to discover this secret? They have a minute mediation that suits my schedule, a daily catholic question, saint of the day, and a free e-newsletter. This site will soon be part of my online routine. Anything that helps me cultivate prayer in this busy world is appreciated.
Which brings me to an interesting question. Is their prayer in chaos? Our parish distributes "Bringing Home the Word," by St. Anthony Messenger Press in our weekly bulletin. It's full of positive commentary, suggestions for magnifying the church at home, and more. They suggested that each family take an hour a weekend as "pasture time," when we can make ourselves still to listen to God's message. Here's the thing: not going to happen with real little ones. But that's okay.
There is prayer in chaos and I'm not talking about those times when we invoke prayer as we lose our patience ("Lord, Give Me Strength!"). Seeing children play and explore, sing and scream, dance with shear delight is prayer. A wise person once told me that children are God's gift to a marriage, and your marriage is your gift to your children. So what better way to honor God's gift than to encourage delight in our children as we live a prayer to God.
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