On Monday, July 20, the Maronite Servants of Christ the Light
facilitated an afternoon of prayer and reflection for the children enrolled in
the three week “Summer Fun” program at St. Francis Xavier Elementary School in
Acushnet, MA.
Our afternoon began
with lots of fun, with the children participating in the game “Jesus says”. Mother Marla Marie used the
game as the first point of reflection for the afternoon, “do we want to do what
Jesus says?” and “what does he say?” The children answered that Jesus wants us
to love, to give, to be kind. One boy even answered that Jesus wants us to
follow the “Golden Rule.”
Mother Marla Marie explained
to the children that Jesus wants us to give our all in loving Him and in loving
others, and one way we can do that is by sharing. Mother Marla Marie showed a video
to illustrate this point and then asked how they can make a habit of sharing in
their own lives. A craft project
concluded the afternoon, and they were able to take home a decorated cross to
remind them of their promise to share.