How to Make Winter a Season of Grace

Cold and chill, bless the Lord; praise and exalt him above all forever. Daniel 3:67

Spring is just around the corner! In these remaining days of winter, how can we share the warmth of God’s grace with our neighbors? Let’s explore some simple ideas to express compassion and kindness.

Build Someone Up

Examples and Talking Points:

• Tell a family member why you appreciate them.
• Offer a compliment to brighten someone’s day.
• Thank someone for all they do.

Accompanying Resources:

• Infographic: Season of Grace – Winter 
• Take to heart the quote from Saint Philip Neri, “Do not let a day pass without doing some good in it.” Think about this while enjoying a coloring page.

Warm Someone’s Heart

Examples and Talking Points:

• Send a handmade card to a friend.
• Call a family member to say hello.
• Spend time with someone who is feeling lonely.
• Make a new friend.
• Bake a treat to let someone know you care.

Accompanying Resources:

• Infographic: Season of Grace – Winter 
• Discuss the virtue of generosity and the example of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary and Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.

Be an Angel of Peace

Examples and Talking Points:

• Offer prayers for those in need.
• Invite someone to go to Mass with you.
• Offer up suffering for Souls in Purgatory.
• Perform an act of service for a neighbor.
• Be an example of Christian virtue.

Accompanying Resources:

• Infographic: Season of Grace – Winter 
• Consider sending someone a spiritual bouquet of prayer! Click here to find printable spiritual bouquet cards.