Praying with Lior, a Catholic View

 I really enjoy watching documentaries especially the ones about people's lives. People are so different and yet so much alike in many ways. Last night, it took me about 10 minutes to scroll through the choices offered on Netflix in this genre but I really wanted  something that popped out at me. When I came upon "Praying with Lior", I knew immediatlely that this was the right choice. First of all, it appealed to me because Lior has Down Syndrome, just like my lil' Malcie boy. Second,  it was about religion and a spiritual journey. Lior is Jewish and he was about to make his  Bar Mitvah.

 

 The moment I heard Lior's voice I was hooked. It is very difficult for kids with D.S. to speak but I love the way they talk. It is kind of slurry husky sound but knowing they are trying so hard makes me want to listen to them even more. I know my child will speak in this manner as well but I cannot wait to hear that voice of his someday. I never knew I could be so in love with a child with Down Syndrome. It is an experience like no other in my life.

 The movie put me on an emotional roller coaster in a good way. It made me laugh, cry, celebrate, grieve and ponder. It provoked a lot of thinking about my connections and approaches in life with my kids, family and others. I love when the Holy Spirit inspires me through a specific learning experiences. I saw such family bonding, love and responsibility in this families' life. Lior's biological mother had died but she left her family with such a sense of love for God and each other. Her spirit was more alive than ever throughout the movie I could sense her presence.

 Life can be so stressful, routine and fast-paced it is sometimes hard for me to see the beauty that is coming from  God within my own home. I want to be a mother who nurtures more than lectures and connects with my childern. Forming relationships with each one of these special gifts from God and showing them His love is supposed to be my goal in life.

  I want to be a holy person for my children, to be a good example of the love that God has for them and for me that comes from Jesus. I have been blessed with the Catholic faith and its beautiful teachings on life.

 This film has brought me even closer to God in my Catholic Faith. It has enkindled in me the need and want to sing the praises of my Lord. He is such a powerful yet humble, personal God who wants us to engage and connect with in private and in public. The word was made flesh and dwelt among us.

 I will remember this film each time I view the tabernacle and recieve Jesus in Holy Communion remembering my Confirmation. I am a soldier for Christ and that I have been confirmed and anointed as a priest, prophet  and king. He has given His life in the flesh for us all and I want to do the same for him. Lior, means my light, and we are all called to bring the light of God to the world!

Elohim Adonai, the name of God Most High!