The Wednesday Word-Listening

Dear Parents and Carers,

Children love to be listened to and it helps them to grow

in self-esteem. If, from a young age, they know that

we truly listen to them, they are far more likely to keep

listening to us as they mature.

Listening to the right people and the right messages

is important for us and for our children. In this

Sunday’s Gospel, we hear Jesus inviting us to listen

to him and act upon his words.

Like any good teacher, Jesus uses pictures or parables

o make his teaching clearer. Jesus is like a sower,

scattering his words like seeds. Jesus’ words have

stood the test of time. They are rooted in love and

can be trusted to guide us and our children.

 

Enjoy a very special time together this evening,

listening to your child’s thoughts about this

Sunday’s Gospel and this Wednesday’s word,

which is LISTENING.

Dom Henry Wansbrough