SHARING THIS WEEK'S GOSPEL THEME AT HOME

Parents: Children love gardens (especially the digging in the dirt part), and this week's Gospel provides a good opportunity for you to introduce your children to this enjoyable activity. If gardening is new to you, you may wish to consult a professional, or a friend with a green thumb, before you begin. If your child is used to helping you with your garden, you may wish to set aside a special plot of ground for which your child can be completely responsible this year. If you do not have a plot of ground available to you, you can try a small window box with your child's favorite variety of flowers. Discuss today's Gospel with your child, and help her to understand that the seeds of God's love in our hearts can be like the seeds planted in the g…