"for although you have hidden these things from the wise and learned you have revealed them to the childlike"

Children's Rosary at St. Mary's Parish in Pontiac Illinois USA

"At that time Jesus declared, I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and learned you have revealed them to the childlike; yea, Father, for such was thy gracious will. All things have been delivered to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and any one to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:25-30)

This was the Gospel reading today on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart.  There are so many beautiful parts to this Gospel.  Our Lord so beautifully shows us that it is the childlike who His Father has chosen in a special way.  What is the Father sharing with these little ones that He is hiding from those who are wise and learned?  The priest saying Mass today had an interesting interpretation.  He suggested it is Divine Love that the Father is revealing to these simple little ones, for Jesus Himself says "I am gentle and lowly in heart".  To follow the example of Jesus and lower oneself to the simplicity of a child, totally dependent on the help of others and their Heavenly Father is to be open to receive the Love of the Father.

This is one of the mysteries of how precious children are to Our Lord and how much Our Lord wishes to have them close to Him in prayer.  For such openness is pleasing to God the Father.  It is also a wonderful reminder to us who are older how we should approach the Lord.  Not through facts but through a sincere humility and simplicity.

Please consider joining the children in prayer over the next few days.  The children always pray for those unifying prayers with them.

Friday June 27th (Solemnity of the Sacred Heart)
Children's Rosary at St. Augustine Church in Iba Estate Lago Nigeria 1PM ET
Saturday June 28th (Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Mary)
Children's Rosary at St. Mary's Parish in Corvallis Oregon 9AM PT

Children's Rosary at St. Augustine Church in Iba Estate Lago Nigeria 1PM ET

Children's Rosary at St. Mary's Parish in Pontiac IL at 4:45 PM CT
Sunday June 29th
Children's Rosary at Our Lady and St. Patrick's Church in Nottingham, England 9AM local time  (4AM ET)

Children's Rosary at St. Mary's Parish Pontiac IL to meet at 6:35 AM CT, 8:30 AM CT and10:00 AM Central Time
Children's Rosary at St. Margaret Church in Waterbury, CT 10 AM ET
CTChildren's Rosary at St. Thomas Church in Thomaston, CT 11AM ET 
Children's Rosary at St. John the Evangelist Hopkington, MA 11:15 AM ETChildren's Rosary at St. Augustine Church in Iba Estate Lago Nigeria 1PM ET
Children's Rosary at St. Patrick's Chruch in Tacoma WA 11:30 AM PT
Children's Rosary at St. Anthony Church in Lorain, Ohio 3PM ET in front of the Blessed Sacrament.

Children's Rosary at Assumption Church in Umoja, Kenya 2PM local time 
Monday June 30th
Children's Rosary at Holy Trinity Academy in Shenandoah, PA 12:20 PM ET
Children's Rosary at St. Augustine Church in Iba Estate Lago Nigeria 1PM ET
Children's Rosary at Holy Family Church in Gladstone Michigan 4:30PM  ET
Children's Rosary at St. John the Evangelist Church in Mahopac, New York 4:30 PM held in front of the Blessed Sacrament.