The feast of the Holy Family instructs us on how to have holy families and to create healthy families function.The future of the Church and of society begins in the family. Therefore, parents should not forget their responsibility in keeping their families in God’s plan.
Life in God’s family requires us to forgive others as God has forgiven us. Love is the “bond of perfection” that holds the family and community together. Family is the best place to begin learning these virtues – “compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” It takes discipline to live this way.
When families stay together, and pray together, and sing together and learn together, all of society is enriched and strengthened. Today, we pray for all those who are having troubles in their marriages, for families with conflicts, and for those in disordered relationships.
Jesus, be with us and be the head of our families; Mary and Joseph, pray for our families.
“Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in His ways.” (Ps 128)
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