The great commandments.

Lectionary: 356
Reading 1
Responsorial Psalm
Gospel
Memorial of St. Charles Lwanga and companions

"Therefore, I bear with everything for the sake of those who are chosen,

so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus"

Jesus was a descendant of David and the bible stresses his genealogy often. Who knows what your descendants will do or who among them will be chosen to do something extraordinary for God. Therefore, bear everything and persist in teaching your children the most important commandments, even if you have to do it over and over again! 

One more thing: If your child ever talks back saying, "I know, I know, love your neighbor as yourself," then you've done something right! While they might not always act on what they know, remember they are still children. They are experimenting with behavior and learning where the boundaries are.  If they have that solid foundation to love God and neighbor, they will usually come back to it. 

Prayer: Lord Jesus, help me to persist in emphasizing your great commandments, even when I'm tired of repeating myself. Let those words sink into my children so that they realize that loving as you do is what will bring us to the kingdom of God. In your name I pray, Amen. St. Charles, pray for me.