The realities of bringing the whole family to Mass can strike fear into the hearts of many parents. How do you navigate crying, distractions, and looks from other parishioners? How do you teach that the Mass is the "source and summit" of the Christian life when it's sometimes confusing, even as an adult?
Find encouragement in this episode of The Catholic Parent as families share their testimonies and Fr. John Nepil describes what's truly happening at every Mass. You'll also discover the story of a saintly married couple—Blessed Charles and Servant of God Zita of Austria—and how they made the Mass the center of their family life.
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