9 Ways to Fill Your Days with Holy Moments
This time of 'sheltering in' is an opportunity to slow down and focus on what matters most.  A lot of young people are just wasting time in aimlessness.  I want to help you use the time well to get closer to your family and to God.  So, here are some ideas to help you stay focused on what matters most and keep your weeks filled with holy moments:

1. Get to Know Jesus and the Saints
An entire video library of Catholic resources and movies is available online at FORMED.org.  There are classic Catholic films, movies about lives of the Saints, and study videos about Catholic theology.  Have a family movie night!  Visit FORMED.org, then click 'Sign-up.'  Click 'I belong to a Parish/Organization.'  Enter VZ4VPX as the Parish code for St. John the Evangelist Parish.  Once logged in, browse the 'Movie' library!

2. Pray together as a family
A great resource for family prayer is the online Magnificat, which contains daily Morning and Evening prayers, daily Scripture readings, and a daily reflection.  Take time to slow down, listen to God's Word, and respond in prayer, and invite your family to do it with you.  Daily Mass will also be available on the homepage to join in virtually during this time.

3. Receive Daily Lenten Reflections
Each day during Lent, Matthew Kelly is producing video reflections which you can sign up to receive via email or watch from the beginning.  Lent isn’t about what you give up.  it’s about who you become!  Who will you become?

4. Pray the Rosary!
The Rosary is a powerful prayer.  It settles our hearts and minds.  It puts things in perspective and allows us to see things as they really are.  To put it simply: It just works.  And, right now, the world needs some prayers!  Click here for a little Rosary 101.

5. Enjoy Everyday Encouragement and Inspiration
Dynamic Catholic has dozens of articles written just for you and your family, broken down into helpful categories.  Find advice, encouragement, and inspiration to help you live your best life.  When browsing these articles, think of someone in your life who might need to read it too!

6. Stay Connected Online
Although it's not possible to meet in person for Follow Up this Saturday, plan to participate in the World's First Virtual Follow Up.  Visit this link for more info.  The virtual Follow Up starts at 6:45pm Central time, 7:45pm Eastern.  Spread the word!

God's Purpose
Know that I remain united with all of you in prayer and in my private daily Masses.  God is allowing this so we can realize what matters most and grow in love of God and neighbor.  Together, we can be better people on the other side of this crisis!