Jesus went around to all the towns and villages … Mathew 9-35

The second-graders were asked to draw a picture of "Jesus and Me" in a setting of their choice. Some children depicted themselves playing baseball or football with Jesus. A few were skiing down the slopes with Jesus. One boy was jumping on a trampoline with Jesus, while a girl was enjoying an ice-cream cone with Jesus. But the special aspect of the pictures was this: A conversation was always going on between the child and Jesus.

One child, for example, stands by the ocean with Jesus and says, "Look out, Jesus, here comes a big wave." Another boy walks down the stairs with Jesus saying, "Let's clean the basement, Jesus." Another child says, "Thank you for making ME."

We marvel at how effortlessly these children incorporate Jesus into their lives and how easily they converse with him. How present is Jesus in my daily life? How easily do I talk to him?

Jesus, thank you for being part of my everyday life.

Sr. Melannie Svoboda, S.N.D.