As for me and my household we serve the LORD

Dear parish family,

I was out and about the other day when I saw a whole family dressed in their favorite sports team gear. I giggled as I thought even the baby had a team onesie. I guessed there was a game that day, and the family was ready to show their support. There was no doubt in my mind who they were rooting for. As I encountered them and seeing their excitement, I cheered them on “Go team!” The young son told me who his favorite player was, then turned to his dad, “He is the best, right dad?” Dad proudly confirmed and off we went our separate ways.

As I walked away, I wondered how much the little ones knew about their team. How often the family may have conversations on the team stats, and highlights that every #1 fan needs to know. I imagine the joy in the gatherings, the excitement when they watch the games. The commitment the family has made to their team, to show their support, and to let others know who their team is.

With this encounter still fresh in my mind, as I read today’s first reading, the phrase that immediately stood out to me was, “As for me and my household, we serve the LORD.” This made me think, are we just as enthusiastic about openly showing Love and support to our Lord as we might do with our favorite sports team, celebrity, etc. Do we proudly wear Catholic gear (sacramentals/ armor of God [Eph. 6:10-17])? Do we speak of our faith just as proudly with our children and all we encounter? Do our children know as much about our God, as they might know about sports/ video games /celebrities, etc.? When others encounter us, do they recognize we are followers of Christ? Am I living by this same phrase, As for me and my household we serve the LORD?

Parish family, I encourage you, talk to your children, youth and all your loved ones, about your faith and encounters with the Living God, with as much enthusiasm as we use when talking about those things we love.  

Just like we invest time and money in extracurricular activities, with the same enthusiasm we should bring them to faith formation (pre K through adulthood), to the sacraments and especially to receive Jesus in the Eucharist at Mass. So that they have every opportunity to KNOW God, not just about him.


Siempre Adelante,

Blessings,


Tere Delgado
​Faith Formation Minister 

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