Weekly Kids’ Reflection in our Parish Bulletins – Comments on these reflections can be sent to heykids23@gmail.com
Hey Kids! Bulletin Article – October 4, 2026
Hey, Kids! – Have you ever looked at our US currency/money? Something that should stand out are the words, “IN GOD WE TRUST.” If you think about how important this statement is, it may give you peace in your heart. Our founding fathers went through a lot of sorrow when building this country. They fought in wars, were separated from their families, and suffered so much other heartache. However, it was their trust in God that helped them through it – and they wanted the people of the United States to know that it was trust in God that helped them accomplish the wonderful things that they did.
In today’s second reading, it is a letter from St. Paul to the Philippians. He says that he has no anxiety. He says that he gives it all to God – meaning that he trusts in God to help him through any anxiety he is experiencing. St. Paul knew that as long as he was honorable, just, pure, loving, and thankful like God wanted him to be, everything would be good. St. Paul said that as long as we pray to God and make our concerns known to Him, God would help us through everything and anything that comes our way.
I believe our founding fathers felt the same way St. Paul felt. It was such a strong belief that they wanted it to appear on our currency, and they wanted everyone to know that it was God who helped them build this country. It was God’s word that they trusted. They wanted to let anyone doing business with or within the United States to know that it was faith in God that keeps us united – because we trust in Him.
Let’s pray: Dear God. Thank You for letting us know that when we pray to You, we are letting You know what we need. It is YOU who we trust. Amen.
Hey Kids! Bulletin Article – September 27, 2026
Hey, Kids! – I have a story to tell you about a father who had two sons named John and Edward. One day, the Dad walked into John’s room to find him building a model airplane. “John, would you please rake the leaves and put them in the trash bags?” the dad asked. “Aw, Dad. I don’t have time to rake the leaves. I am working on this model airplane and I really want to finish it today,” John answered. The father turned and left the room and went to look for Edward. He found Edward watching TV. “Edward, would you please rake the leaves and put them in the bags?” Dad asked. “Sure, I’d be glad to, Edward answered. After his father left, John began to think about what his father had asked him to do. “I can rake the leaves and still have plenty of time to finish my model airplane later,” John thought to himself. He went outside and began raking the leaves.
When his Dad returned home, he saw John raking leaves. “Where is Edward?” Dad asked. “I don’t know.” John replied. When his Dad went into the house, guess what he saw? Edward was still watching tv. Which son do you think pleased his father? John, who said he would not rake the leaves, but later did? Or Edward, who said he would rake the leaves, but didn’t?
In the Gospel, Jesus told a story to show how different people obey what God has called them to do. In Jesus’ parable of the two sons, the father asked both sons to go and work in his vineyard. Just as the two boys in my story, one son answered. “No,” but went and worked. The other son answered, “yes” and did not go.
Jesus wants us to see our faith the same way. Even though we may not always follow God’s rules, we always have power to change our ways and make them right. We can try our best not to sin in the same way again. More importantly, no matter how great our sins are, God is willing to forgive us just as long as we truly try to change our sinful way. Just like John said no to raking the leaves, he changed his mind to honor his Dad’s request. Edward chose to lie to his father and did not honor his father’s request to rake the leaves.
Dear Lord, please help us to honor you by doing what you ask us to do and to turn away from sin. Amen.