Friday, December 28, 2012

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

My Companions pray with me: LORD, in Your glory You have given us our family. Help us to experience our family as an encounter with the fullness of life, with joy and comfort, and with true reconciliation. May the love we share in family be a sign for all to see of Your most gracious love and our, sometimes feeble efforts to love You in worship. Help us all to grow in wisdom and grace whatever our age.

Birthdays: Alan Kobza (1/1), Sue Ross (1/1) . In Memoriam: Helen (Kilday) Low (1/2/75).
 
Keeping In-touch:  Our days have been filled with food and football in the warmth of our Christmas decorated home. We're enjoying our Christmas celebrations with family and friends. Although I'm fighting a cold, we're enjoying family time and learning of the happenings and life-events of others at this time of year when we make more effort to connect. It's so much fun to watch the little ones!
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The Readings: Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Some Commentary: Fr. John Foley, S. J.
My comments and an invitation for your comments:  To be holy is to be life-giving! Today we're challenged to participate in holy family life! Jesus most certainly sought his Father, the Creator of all life. Mary and Joseph responded, as well, in their vocation. What a beautiful feast: the feast of the life-giving family!

John

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2 comments:

  1. Mary EllenDecember 29, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Thanks for keeping me and adding Chuck to your prayer list. It gives me hope. You are an example of what a lovely family is all about!

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  2. JohnDecember 29, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Thanks Mar,
    and may 2013 bring the best joy ever as we celebrate health and a growth in faith and love.
    John

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