Reflect

Visio Divina Prayer and Reflection:
Among the many ways to pray, Visio Divina (Latin for "divine seeing") is a special way to pray with Scripture art. Visio Divina is the practice of looking at a painting or a photograph and allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to you through the Art. We will continue our Visio Divina prayer this week with the scripture passage John 10:11

How to find a Bible Passage
  • “John” is the fourth gospel  in the New Testament. Use the table of contents to find where the Gospel of  John begins.
  • The number ‘10’ stands for the chapter. Look for the bold number ‘10’ in the Gospel of John.
  • The number ‘9' directs you to read verse nine.

Steps for Visio Divina prayer:
  • Read aloud the scripture passage: John 10:9
  • Look at the image. What is the first thing you notice in the picture?
  • Now, look at the whole image. What comes to mind? 
  • What does the Bible passage and image mean to you?
  • What are some things this picture tells you about Jesus being the door? 
  • Share your thoughts with your family.​
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Picture Source: I Am the Door - Glimpses of Grace by Dick Hill

For Parents

Sacrament of the Eucharist

Focus

 Jesus used the same phrase "I AM" in seven declarations 
about Himself. This week we will ponder Jesus words,
           "I am the door for the sheep. Whoever enters through me will be saved."           
  • Jesus is the way to enter into the family of God. 
  • How do doors protect us and keep us safe?

Fun Facts: Shepherds guided their flocks into stone enclosures each night to protect them. These structures had no doors. The shepherd would sit or lie in the opening to prevent predators from attacking. Thus Jesus was describing His care and constant devotion to those who are His. This statement also reinforces what He said in John 14:6 about being the only way to come to the Father. The only way to get into God’s “sheepfold” or “family” or “dwelling” is to go through Jesus – the door or the gate.
Listen to the song, I am the door.

Watch

Watch these videos with your child. They are short!
I Am the Door 
How to receive Holy Communion
Learn about Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. Her Feast Day is July14. She is the patron of the environment. 
Kateri Tekakwitha models the virtue of self-control.  After watching the video, share one thing that inspires you about St. Kateri Tekakwitha. 

Memory Work

Pray the Glory Be as a family and keep this prayer in your heart.
Return to First Communion page.