Little Xavier Going To Mass - believeandpray.in

“Mass is boring!” shouted little Xavier whenever his parents asked him to get ready for church on Sunday.

Xavier was only seven years old. He loved running, playing games, and spending time with his friends. Sitting quietly in church for one whole hour felt too long and dull.

One Sunday morning, Xavier ran to his father with tears in his eyes. “Daddy, I don’t want to go to Mass anymore! Can’t we just say a small prayer at home and then I can go to the playground?”

His father looked at him kindly and said, “Alright, Xavier. But first, go and get ready.”

Xavier was surprised. Really? Just a short prayer today?

He ran happily to take a bath, quickly ate his breakfast, and came back dressed and smiling.

“Daddy, I’m ready!” His father smiled. “Good. Tell me, what did you do to get ready?”

“I took a bath and ate my breakfast quickly,” Xavier answered proudly.

“Hmm,” said his father. “Tell me, Xavier, why do you take a bath every day? Isn’t it boring to keep rubbing the same soap and water, over and over again?”

Xavier giggled. “No, Daddy! I take a bath because it washes away dirt and germs. Even though I don’t know exactly what’s inside the soap, it makes me feel fresh and clean.”

“Exactly!” said his father. “And that is what happens when you go to Holy Mass. You may not understand everything right now, but by listening to God’s Word and praying together, your heart gets cleaned. It washes away selfishness, laziness, or bad thoughts, and fills you with God’s love, peace, and joy.”

Xavier thought for a moment.

His father continued, “Mass also helps us remember that God is always watching over us, ready to forgive and guide us. And when you grow older and receive your First Holy Communion, you will understand the Mass much more deeply.”

“But Mass is always the same,” Xavier argued.

His father chuckled. “So is your bath, isn’t it? Yet every day it keeps you fresh. Just like that, Mass keeps your soul fresh.” He added, “Besides, Church is also a happy place—you can meet friends, sing in the choir, and be part of a big family that loves Jesus.”

Xavier’s eyes lit up.

“Now tell me,” his father asked, “if you like someone and want to be their best friend, what do you do?”

“I would spend time with them, play with them, and try to know them better,” Xavier replied quickly.

“That’s right,” said his father. “The more you spend time with Jesus, the more you will know Him and love Him. Jesus is waiting for you in the Blessed Sacrament. He loves to listen to you—about your studies, your games, your worries, everything. But it is up to you to give Him your time.”

Xavier looked thoughtful.

“Hmm… so going to Mass is like spending time with Jesus?”

His father smiled and nodded. “Exactly, my son.”

“Alright then, Daddy,” Xavier said at last, “let’s go to Mass. I don’t want to keep Jesus waiting!”

Hand in hand, Xavier and his father walked joyfully to church.