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September 16, 2022 ReflectionSPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY -INSTRUCT THE IGNORANT
We continue our reflection on what ‘Instruct the Ignorant’ means for us in our daily lives. This past week, I visited many classrooms. All of the children greet me by name when I enter a room. When I am in the cafeteria, the children rarely need to be reminded to say please if asking for assistance. These interactions made me think of this spiritual work of mercy. Children aren’t born with manners; they develop them because adults in their lives model and instruct what it means to be polite.
At school we are intentional about helping the students understand that manners are a sign of respect. It is my goal to know the children’s names because greeting them by name shows them that I know them and care about them. When we ask the children to say please and thank you, we are giving them an opportunity to show appreciation for those who help them. When we ask students to be silent when someone else is speaking, we are helping them know that listening is a vital skill for healthy relationships.
This week let us pray for the ability to consistently model and reinforce good manners in our children. -
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