St. Mary Magdalen - Weekly Meditation for Parents

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Weekly Meditation For Busy Parents

by Mary Lynn Hendrickson, author of At Home with our Faith,
the family spirituality newsletter from Claretian Publications

March 13, 2006

DESERT MEDITATION FOR PARENTS

For those times I've expected miracles of my children -- model behavior when they were tired or hungry, quiet compliance when acting out meant they longed for some loving -- get behind me, Satan.

For those times I've tested their love for me -- erupting in anger when I might have been more patient, saying "If you loved me . . . " to manipulate their minds -- get behind me, Satan.

For those times I've put power and prestige ahead of being a good parent -- always pleasing my boss instead of my children, chasing an ideal of the perfect family as a trophy for myself -- get behind me, Satan.

--by Mary Lynn Hendrickson (From the March 2006 issue of 'At Home With Our Faith')

******* EDITOR'S NOTE: "Weekly Meditations" has transitioned into "Weekly Wisdom," sharing tips and reflections

Mary Lynn Hendrickson writes for 'At Home With Our Faith' family newsletter on a regular basis.

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