Two guys go up to the temple to pray. One is a real big shot, who loves to brag about himself. He even brags to God. The other knows he can always use a little help, especially from God. And that’s how he prays.
No problem understanding this week’s gospel in KidsRelig. Both Middlers and Elementaries knew what a bragger was, and everyone seemed to know somebody who was always bragging. To understand the gospel even better, we built a pyramid of boxes with all different colors—reds, blues, greens and one box of gold. The kids told us that the gold goes on top like the big shot, who always brags that he/she is #1. They also told us that as much as the big shot brags his/her way to the top, the rest of us are made to feel real little at the bottom.
With one swift kick to the colors below, our pyramid came tumbling down—big shot gold and all. And we reminded ourselves of the gospel message. We are all in it together. And sometimes we’re up and sometimes we’re down. But no matter where we are on the pyramid, we all have to hold each other up. If we don’t, we all come tumbling down.
So, there really is no reason to brag. Top and bottom—a pyramid needs both, or it’s just not a pyramid. Humbling, isn’t it!
Love,
Deacon Charlie
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