The Lord Is With You: Week 3

 

  When Mass ended Ross was anxious to check out the books Mary had suggested.  As the family was leaving the sanctuary, one of Peggy's friends was waving for her to come over.  Ross turned to Peggy and said, "Go ahead, Joey and I will be waiting over there."

  Joey smiled.  "Nice save Dad. You never know how long one of Mrs. Taylor's conversations are going to last."

  Ross returned the smile and nodded in agreement.  "I wanted to check out some of these books over here anyways."

  Joey raised his eyebrows, "Seriously?  Since when do you read church books?"

  Ross laughed.  "I know it's not usually my thing, but.... umm,  I'm trying to make some changes in my life."

  "Oh, is this because Grandpa died?"

  "No, well maybe yes.  It's been a tough year.  I never really put much effort into my faith life.  It was just there.  I think I was wrong.  I shouldn't just take my faith for granted.  You know what I mean?"

  "I guess.  It's pretty much what Mom tells me all the time.  I just thought it was cooler to be more like you."

  Ross smiled.  "Hey I think your Mom is pretty cool.  She is also pretty smart.  Let's just see if there is anything interesting over here. I was thinking maybe we could do this as a family."  Ross began skimming the book titles looking for something on the Rosary.  He saw a couple of different books, but he seemed drawn to a small little pamphlet.  It seemed pretty basic and not confusing.  Mary told him to start slow and this seemed to be a good start.

  "Hey guys!  I'm sorry that took a little longer than I thought," admitted Peggy.  "Are you ready?"

  "Yep.  Dad and I are just looking at some books.  Did you find one yet Dad?"

  "I'm liking this little one here, Joey.  What do you think?" Ross inquired.

  Joey took the pamphlet and start flipping through the pages. "Ya that looks good.  It's got some pictures and not too many words.  We could try that one."  Joey looked up at his mom and said, "Dad and I are going to try to be better."

  Ross looked at Peggy and said, "Would you like to join our crusade?"

  " Definitely!  Wow! I think I'm going to leave the two of you alone more often.  I have never been more pleasantly surprised!" As the family walked to the car, Peggy tried to keep her smile under control and inwardly prayed over and over, "Thank you, Jesus!  Thank you Mary!"

(to be continued...)

-Susan