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Reflections of Family and Faith
"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
"They laid the sick in the marketplaces and begged (Jesus) that they might touch only the tassel on his cloak, and as many as touched it were healed." – Mark 6:56 A friend posted on Facebook that he was admitted to the hospital. Almost instantaneously, his post was followed by a long thread of sad-face emojis and promised prayers for healing. He acknowledged these messages sent by his friends by clicking "Like" on every well-meaning message. Later, he confided he felt sad that despite the long thread of messages, only a handful, maybe two or three, took the time or effort to call or drop by the hospital.
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Holy lives of inspiration | Strengthening family unity
John's whole life revolved around the coming of the Messiah. Aware of his mission, he preached truth and repentance in preparation for the Messiah. But did he expect that imprisonment would bring an abrupt end to his public ministry? What did he think about being locked away in a dungeon without anyone to preach or baptize?
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Learn more about our faith | Seasonal Reflections
Today's Feast of the Presentation, also known as Candlemas, has multifaceted perspectives. Do we discuss the mother's purification after birth, the thanksgiving and offering for the gift of a new child, or the child's dedication to God? Or the revelations of Simeon and Anna? Or Candlemas and Jesus as the light to the nations?
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None of us likes being laughed at. It hurts our pride. So, we are usually careful not to take risks which could cause others to laugh at us. When it comes to our faith, we are especially careful not to risk ridicule. But today we see Jesus and two other people who dare to risk ridicule with regard to their faith.
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Healing the family | Learn more about our faith
Today’s Gospel story seems more fitting for the big-screen horror film than it does for a Scripture reading: a dramatic encounter between Jesus and an unclean spirit; a man with an unclean spirit who cannot be controlled, and even a flock of swine running into the sea and drowning.
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In today’s parable, Jesus presents the farmer as a beholder of miracles. He would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he knows not how. The farmer cannot manufacture a seed. He can only select the seed, plant it in the right conditions, irrigate it with water and give fertilizer when needed. The result is powerful. From one seed comes a plant that produces grain, fruit, or vegetables much more valuable than the original seed he planted.
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