When was the last time your family
enjoyed a meal together? Pope Francis said,
"Sitting at table for the family dinner, sharing our meal and the experience of our day, is a fundamental image of togetherness and solidarity." We often find ourselves so busy that meals slip by without much thought. However, "it was also in the
context of a dinner where he [Jesus] gave the disciples his spiritual testament and instituted the Eucharist," Pope Francis reminds us. Let us take time during this year to celebrate the importance of eating together as a family, both and home and in the Mass.
January Meal Time Ideas
Make a St. Basil's Cake to celebrate the new year! For more information on this tradition, click here.
December Meal Time Ideas
Try out some of the new recipies that are in the folder below!
November Meal Time Ideas
Have one fun meal this month! Maybe that's a breakfast for supper! Maybe it's dessert first! Maybe it's a picnic in the living room or outside. Get creative!
Consider donating food to someone in need.
Consider inviting someone to share a meal with you who may be eating alone.
October Meal Time Ideas
- Invite a different family member to lead the prayer before the meal at each meal. - Use these discussion questions to get the conversation going:
What was the best thing that happened to you today?
What is one mistake you made today? What did you learn from it?
Where did you see God today?
- Cook a special meal for one of the feast days this month!