How does a family form us? How do we experience God’s grace at home? Home should be a safe haven, but sometimes it is the most difficult place to be. So, how do we encounter God in the midst of that? These questions set the context for the second workshop of the afternoon, presented by Fr. Chris Martin.
For the first afternoon workshop, David Calavitta had a clear message – we are all part of the family of God. Each and every one of us was made by God, and we are therefore God’s children. As God’s children, we have intrinsic value and worth. We didn’t do anything to earn it. There is nothing we could ever do that would rid us of that value. God is the Creator and Father of all.
“The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.” – Pope Emeritus Benedict
In this afternoon’s session, Cooper Ray shared how his young son Eli’s over-attachment to his baby pool at home almost prevented him from the adventure of an amazing water park. Similarly, our connection to situations and things we’re comfortable and familiar with (or even things that are harmful to us) can prevent us from discovering God’s adventure for our lives.
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