Padre Miguel Pro struck a chord with our family the first time I read his story to my boys. For boys, who tend to be inspired by "super hero" type things, this priest is a real life super hero. We have recently found out that this blessed man spent some time just miles from where we live!!-- and a relic of his is there. We are hoping to be able to visit this place in honor of Padre Miguel's feast day tomorrow.
We made this great little Mobile Christ the King Shrine. This idea is from the Celebrating Blessed Miguel Pro activity book. The shrine is inspired by the traveling kit that Blessed Miguel would have had to carry hidden with him to secretly celebrate mass at a time when doing so was illegal in Mexico. Padre Miguel Pro's last words: "Long Live Christ the King" set the theme for the shrine.
Also from the activity book:
We are working a crossword puzzle about the Life of Blessed Miguel Pro.
Mark is pleased that his shirt has one of the crossword answers on it.
Still to come:
Color our "Friend of Miguel Pro" buttons (from activity book), make some Mexican Hot Chocolate (not sure how authentic this recipe is, but it is easy), and, as mentioned, we hope to visit his relic nearby.
I had hoped to invite some friends over for this special day, but I think we will wait for All Saint's Day next year and have a "Padre Miguel Pro" activity table. I forget how crazy things get as the holiday nears. I'll look at this as our "test run". :)
I am linking this to Paper Dali where you can see other Miguel Pro inspired posts.
3 comments:
wow, He IS a superhero saint! that'
s a great description of him. and I love those shrines! very awesome. what a great role model St. Miguel Pro is for boys.
Nice knowing your blog! You did a great job with your shrines!! We can't wait to celebrate him tomorrow!!
I got happy tears reading this post. How cute are those kids! And how neat to see them creating craft ideas from my little ol' book.
Thanks so much for sharing this!
Viva Cristo Rey!
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