What a mess

Good morning Father, thank you for hearing my thoughts and prayers this morning.

This morning I pray in particular for our broken families. Those broken families have led to a broken world. I’m sorry for the part I have played in adding to the brokenness.

Someone asked me the other day why I thought so many marriages ended in divorce. My quick answer was that was how the evil one was turning the world to him. But he has been so sinister and we don’t even recognize it as evil or wrong anymore.

Children used to be an important part of the family. And the family was more than just 1.2 children, or how ever many we can afford and still live the lifestyle we want.

So every child has their own room, and their own bathroom, afterall, they need their space. And they retreat to their space to live in their cyber world.

We cheat kids from learning how to share, especially to share space and time with physical human beings. We cheat kids from learning how to fight with others, and from fighting, learning forgiveness, and conflict resolution.

We cheat kids from learning that it’s okay to be mad at someone you love, and how special the feel of the words, touch and comfort of knowing you can still love through the anger is.

We cheat kids from knowing the world does not revolve around them. They don’t need to be involved in every sport or activity.

We cheat kids from time with us. We cheat them from knowing family dinners. We cheat them from the time they deserve to have parents, not friends who are adults being their taxi and their wallet.

We cheat kids from learning what no means and that you can’t and shouldn’t have everything you want.

We cheat us all out of knowing what a family truly is. And family is the most important gift we have been given.

Most of all Father, we cheat kids from knowing you and your love for each of us, and we have cheated ourselves from knowing your love too.

Lord, please help us ignite a flame for families. Help us to strengthen and uphold families. Show us how to have you present in our families. Let us know and feel your love.

This morning I offer my rosary for families. Take these prayers and use them as you know best.

Jesus, Mary and Joseph I love you, save souls!