Overheard in the Atrium

While meditating on the Precious Pearl, with a four and a half year old, D., the catechist asked, “Why did the merchant sell his pearls?”

D.:  “So he could get money and buy food.”

Catechist:  “Did the story from the Bible mention food?”

D.:  “No, he bought a special pearl.  The pearl was special because it gave him light.”

Catechist:  “Can you tell me about he light?”

D.:  “The light was bright and shined all around (waving her arms up over her head) when it was dark.  It was beautiful.”