Yesterday the sacramental program participants met for the second time as they journey towards celebrating the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. We have spent a good deal of our time talking about the choices we make in our everyday lives and the impact those choices can have on others. 

Last night we watched a video clip (see link below) about what a difference one kind gesture can make. It can cause someone to pass that feeling on by doing something kind for someone else. I call it ripples of love. Others might call it acts of kindness. Whatever you call it, it is the right choice to be making to create a more caring and connected world.

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Jesus,

You were called the friend of sinners.

You renew our friendship with the Father

when we are sorry for our sins.

Help us to admit our wrongdoing

and give us the courage to say we are sorry. 

For not following Jesus in the things we do and say and do.

All: Lord, we are sorry. 

For choosing to tell lies or answer back.

All: Lord, we are sorry. 

For hurting others by getting angry or impatient.

All: Lord, we are sorry. 

For being slow to forgive others when they hurt us.

All: Lord, we are sorry. 

Jesus,

Help us to be more like you in the way that we treat others. Help us to send out ripples of love this week wherever we go. 

Amen

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwAYpLVyeFU