Ignatian contemplation turns prayer into a vivid, joyful encounter with Jesus — drawing children and adults alike into deeper ...

Having a background in elementary education, I learned to “meet children where they’re at.” This means that, in our home, we began with very simple prayers for our 2- and 3-year-old.

Prayer fills our hearts with light and warmth; it helps us to do everything with confidence and peace of mind,” the pope wrote in his March 2 letter addressed to the world’s children.