December 26, 2004- one minute, a gorgeous beach, the next, terror and death. Thousands of people didn’t realize the danger speeding toward them. The devastation was catastrophic. Look deeper and see God teaching us not only to be alert, but to discern what is most dangerous to our eternal life. Click over to the full Family Conquest. The “To Do” activity in the Wrapping It Up section asks families to:
“Share any stories you may have about something that may appear harmless, but can be deadly.
(i.e. a poisonous insect, an animal, noxious fumes, an electrical power line, etc.)”
*Stop at 4:20 since at the 4:21 mark there is inappropriate language.
Spiritual Nuggets for Family Discussion
Open with a prayer.
(i.e. a Glory Be, or Our Father, or Hail Mary, or ‘Jesus, Mary, Joseph, we love You! Save souls!’)
- Yes! 230,000 people died from that December 26, 2004 Tsunami which hit 14 countries.
- Yes! For many people, the Tsunami only looked like a large wave, but it overwhelmed the shore and sweep away almost everything in its path.
- Some of the local people at the beach recognized that it was a tsunami. Knowing its danger, they ran and warned others to run away too.
- Whether or not you can see all the consequences ahead of time, mortal sin can wipe out God’s life in you.
- Just like the locals warned the tourists about the Tsunami, Jesus warns us to avoid mortal sin and to stay far away from it.
- A Tsunami can only take away our natural life. Mortal sin can take away our eternal life.
- Yes! Since we know the dangers of mortal sin, we need to warn others to stay well clear of it.
Close with a prayer.
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