SHARING THIS WEEK'S GOSPEL THEME AT HOME

Parents: Today's Gospel focuses on an important lesson for our modern world. You can reinforce Jesus' message of tolerance and trust by exposing your children to some foods, ideas, and customs from other cultures and countries. If you are within a short distance from a large urban center, you will probably not have to look long to find people with customs and habits different than those with which you were raised. International restaurants, theaters, and shops will be plentiful, and people are generally eager to answer questions about their heritage and customs, if the questions are honest and free from condescension. Do not discourage your child'…