Little Acts

Our family has a practice that the boys very much enjoy engaging in.  Whenever we see an ambulance go by on the street or pass an accident, we say a Hail Mary and an Our Father for the workers as well as the people in their care.  Sometimes, Kolbe or Jozef may even ad lib a prayer asking God to "please keep the people safe".

Today we enjoyed some quiet, as I was working away at my laptop, Marcel was coloring scribbling on a notebook of mine.   Our patio door was open to it's screen and we could hear lawn mowers as well as birds chirping.  I noticed a siren sounding in the distance outside but did not call attention to it.  After a few moments, Marcel said:

"Hail Mary...full 'a grace... Mama!  Pray!"

So, I did.  I joined in with my toddler who reminded me that first things need to come first and my work could wait.  What a joy to see my child reminding me to pray for those in need!