TAKEN FROM
Jesus, Make Me Worthy:
a Prayer-Book for the Young Boy or Girl
by Rev. Robert Power, C.M.
Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur, 1960
ANGELUS PRESS

THE CATHOLIC CHILD AND HER OR HIS PARENTS

My Child:

Your parents take the place of God in your regard. They brought you into this world, they feed you, clothe you, work for you, suffer for you and, if necessary, will die for you.

You should respect them, love them obey them, if you wish to please God.

Never speak unkindly to them: never refuse to obey them. If you listen to them, and do what they tell you, God will bless you and reward you.

Many children think it smart to talk back to their parents, to despise them, to laugh at them, to disobey them.

Such a child is very foolish and ignorant. Your parents are your best friends on earth. You can always trust your good father's or your good mother's love. They are far wiser than you are. Be grateful to them; do not grieve them. God will forgive you much if you are good to your parents.

Every day of your life you should pray for them.

A Prayer for Parents

O MY God! I beg of Thee to bless my good parents. I ask Thee to reward them for all they have done and suffered for me. Help them in their labors, console them in their sorrows. Help me to be kind to them, to respect them, and always to do their will. Bring both them and me to Thy blessed home in Heaven, that we may always be truly happy together with Thee. Amen.


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