Gilda Rose

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Introduce Scripture to Kids, Ages 3-7

Have you ever wondered how to introduce Scripture to little ones? In this series we will cover some Age-wise suggestions. 3-7 years old (Infant and Toddler) Play Act: Bring out the shawls and dress up like Queen Esther, Hide under a blanket and become Daniel in the den with the lions. Make a sling and be a David with Goliath, climb the staircase and be Lazarus on a tree. Have lots of fun along the way and get these Bible stories imprinted in their little minds. Puppets: Stick puppets, finger puppets, hand puppets, peg dolls or just plain toy […]

How to Introduce Scripture to Kids, Age 0-3

Do you ever wonder how to introduce Scripture to little ones? In this series we will cover some Age-wise suggestions. 0-3 years old (Infant and Toddler) Read: Kids this age will not remember details of stories or the message. They will remember how they felt when they were hearing it. Reading scripture sitting on your lap, listening to your soothing voice, while they look at colorful pictures is definitely a memory to cherish. The Bonus of learning vocabulary, calming down, and getting your kid hooked onto books definitely makes this the best activity for this age range. Action Songs: Singing, […]

Get started reading the Bible, when there’s no time.

I have so much to do already. Where do I find time to read the Bible? I moaned. “But you find time to eat,” said that little voice inside me. Sigh, that was true. No matter how busy I get, I eat. Simply because an empty stomach triggers my Migraine. But it got me thinking. If I skip my meals, I get sick. If I do it regularly,I will eventually get weak and die. “Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes out of the mouth of the Lord.” Matthew 4:4 The Bible is God’s […]

3 TIPS to help you focus reading the BIBLE

We know Bible reading is essential to nourish our soul. And yet, most of us struggle with various aspects of it regularly. In these series of posts I will tackle them one by one with practical tips you can use right away. Unable to focus while reading the Bible? Here are 3 practical tips to help you: 1. Read Aloud: I’m serious. Remember how as kids we were encouraged to read aloud and learn coz it helps us retain and understand better. Well, it also helped to focus and concentrate. And no, you don’t have to do it […]

DO YOU EVER RUN AWAY FROM GOD?

I do. There are times when I feel this intense intimacy with Him and want to dwell in His presence. And yet there are times when I find myself drifting away. Drifting into my busyness, drifting into keeping up with schedules and routine, drifting into ‘more important things’, drifting into ‘doing’ more. I can sense myself wandering, finding excuses, justifying myself. I feel a little lost, disconnected and restless. In the back of my mind, I also know the answer. To pause, to breathe, to be quiet and soak in His presence. But I avoid it. I put it off. […]

Why confess when I’ll do it again?

I don’t believe it when I say, “With your help, I will sin no more” Do you? I’ve been saying it every time I go for confession. Have I ever meant it? Do I really believe I will not have to return? Here’s my honest confession: NO In fact, every time I walk out the confessional feeling refreshed, calm and back into intimacy with the Lord, I don’t really believe I won’t sin again. In fact, I try so hard to stay ‘clean’ that I sin even sooner. Then why confess? Sound like you? Please tell me it isn’t just […]

Should you do the Consecration to St. Joseph?

Has it crossed your mind that the Holy Family together experienced every threat and situation mankind ever possibly could. A threat to the babe’s life, to fleeing and living like refugees, to not have a stable roof on your head, struggling to earn a living, relocating, losing a spouse, losing a son, losing a friend, betrayed, ridiculed, mocked, stripped off clothes, go through intense suffering of body and mind, sentenced to death and many ‘whys’ unanswered. Of all the three, the Patron of the Universal Church is hardly mentioned in the gospels. Much greater is his silence. If God took […]