Michael F Conrad

101 Ways Moms and Dads Can Be Spiritual Director for Their Children Michael F Conrad

When you give birth to a child, no one gives you a book that says, "How to Raise Your Child Spiritually." Maybe someone should write one. Jesus never wrote a book to tell the Apostles how to be spiritual directors. He enabled the Holy Spirit to help them. As parents, you have that same Holy Spirit to help you be a spiritual guide for your children. When you die, you will be asked to give an accounting of your stewardship. What will you say? I failed to show my children the purpose of life on earth--to know and love so we can enjoy Heaven? There should not be dissonance between moms and dads in their approach to spirituality, but rather, resonance. The variable in all of this is the free will of your children. Many times they can't figure out why you are making them go to church, when their preference is they don't want to attend. In this book, you will receive 101 tips on spirituality that will save you a lot of worry. Children learn by watching. If what you do matches with what you say, you are a spiritual director. Just make sure that what you say conforms with the teachings of The Master. These gentle, meditative thoughts will provide you with some insights to consider for your discussion together. If you want to impart a sense of spirituality, do life with your children. They will learn from actually doing spirituality together with you far better than if you just tell them about it. Spirituality is an art that is mastered with practice. Faith is a gift from God, not you. Your children may reject it. Just make sure you do all in your power to link your family to the life-giving energy of God. Like any mom and dad, you practise on, and with, your children. This book will provide with guidelines for giving your children the most precious of all gifts, the ability to love... Forever.