Tuesday, July 15, 2008

I have seriously neglected the religious training of my 5 year-old

Whereas Una could lisp through the St. Michael the Archangel prayer at 4 1/2 years and could identify all the saints on a stack of holy cards, Gabriel has been allowed to fall through the cracks. What indications are there? Well, some weeks ago he was glancing at a picture of Padre Pio on our bedroom altar and exclaimed, "Hey, that guy looks like Obi Wan Kenobi!"

I'm so ashamed.

Then again, maybe he's got a point.

5 comments:

  1. That is sooo cute (and so true)!!!

    I'm ashamed to say that I was totally surprised that my two year old knows her colors. I have no idea who taught her...it wasn't me. Good thing they pick up information like sponges or my little ones would be in big trouble!

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  2. LOL!

    Well, Gabriel didn't say Padre Pio is Obi Wan Kanobi - only that he looks like him, so perhaps the neglect isn't as bad as you think. Yippee! - no need to be ashamed - you're off the hook Nadja! Besides, like you said, the observant little fellow definitely has a point! ; )

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  3. It wasn't so much the comparison as the "That guy" part of it that pierced me to the core!

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  4. Ah yes, I understand. You needed your boy to say "Padre Pio looks like Obi Wan Kanobi" in order to be reassured that his religious training was up to par. I get it.

    Oh man, if I had a little more time I'd tell you about our visit from Padre Pio several years ago. It's a good story - and a true one too! Perhaps another time.

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  5. Ok, I totally see this...and you officially now have my new favorite blog!

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