Let the Little Ones Linger

As little footsteps entered the Adoration chapel, Lilia Grundy was reminded to share the treasure of Eucharistic Adoration with children and friends.

Little Footsteps 

Sitting in the Adoration chapel with my journal on my lap, I began to write away all the swirling thoughts in my head from the past week. I heard the door open along with whispers accompanying the scurrying of little footsteps.   

I deduced the Faith Formation class has arrived. Their teacher had kindly advised adoration guests via a note taped to the front of the chapel that students would be visiting today. 

I glanced over from my book and saw excited faces along with timid ones. Little smiles and eager eyes. I was overcome with joy that these littles were being exposed to God’s love in this intimate way at such a young age. I yearned to return to my childhood and wished that I had the opportunity, for it wasn’t until my adult years that I was introduced to Adoration. 

The class left shortly after a few minutes, but they had enough time to follow their teacher’s direction to close their eyes and say a short prayer. And then, the little feet proceeded out of the chapel.  

Little Reminders  

God bless our catechists who teach our children. They are bringing Jesus’ request to life as he instructed,

“Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” (Matthew 19:14). 

Coincidently the following week was filled with reminders that “unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:3). The daily readings were like little Post-it notes left for me to ponder. 

I knew it was providentially timed too because as I was approaching the end of the book, 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory, preparing for Eucharistic consecration, one of the reflections in particular, had become emblazoned on my heart.

At every moment, of every day, know where the nearest tabernacle is. (pg. 56) 

One of my favorite weekly routines that I look forward to are my visits to the Adoration chapel. Sitting in silence, reflecting on the previous weeks and looking for direction to the future. I know God has provided me the immense blessing to serve my vocation as a mother. With this vocation comes incredible responsibility. 

I hear lately from my daughters how their classmates are enraptured by pop stars and social media influencers. As I process this, I’m stopped in thought and remember the words of Blessed Carlos Acutis:

Throngs of people stand in interminable lines to buy tickets to rock concerts or soccer matches, but I don’t see crowds of people lined up outside church waiting to see Jesus in the Eucharist. This should make us pause and reflect.  

How Can I Honor the Holy Family with my Children?

In the month of February, a month that we Catholics dedicate to the Holy Family, I ask myself how I can honor them with our children. 

Certainly, the signal graces I have been receiving recently remind me to be childlike in joy. I am also convicted to share the treasure of Eucharistic Adoration with my family and friends — to other families and their children.  

And let the little ones linger – may we allow the littles to join us at the chapel. May we be present with the littles at church and home. May we share the gift of our Lord and our Holy Family with our neighbors and most importantly, our children. 

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