SHARING THIS WEEK'S GOSPEL THEME AT HOME

Parents: Today's Gospel-based activity is a variation on an old children's game that you may have played as a child. The dry version is a perfect solution to rainy-day boredom, and the wet version is a summertime hit with children of all ages. You will need either four to ten small sponge balls for indoor play, or as many water balloons as you desire for outdoor fun. (If you use water balloons, make certain that they are full enough to break easily.) You will also need a sturdy umbrella for each player. The idea of the game is to hit one's opponents with the balls or balloons without getting hit oneself. The open umbr…