REFLECTION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE – by Lisa-Marie Calderone-Stewart
An ancient African custom teaches that if a person feeds you, teaches you or helps you in any way, then you are to speak highly of that person. Your words of praise keep alive the spirit of that person’s goodness, so that it can continue to flow. Criticising teachers, parents or coaches we dislike or disagree with is an easy practice to fall into. But they are usually the ones who care the most about us and who are trying to help us become better people.
What are some good things you can say about your parents, teachers or coaches?
What are some good things your parents, teachers or coaches could say about you?
When Jesus had his last meal with his closest friends, he asked them to remember him when sharing this special meal together.
When you are at Eucharist, eating that special meal of Jesus’ body and blood, how do you remember Jesus? What do you think about? Is your mind on Jesus, or are your thoughts usually floating somewhere else?
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