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Reflections of Family and Faith
"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
Holy lives of inspiration | Why pray?
At the Last Supper, Jesus says something astonishing: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you.” In the face of betrayal and death, Jesus offers peace—not as a farewell, but as a gift. This peace isn’t emotional calm or worldly comfort. It is, as the Navarre Commentary says, a divine assurance rooted in reconciliation with God and with one another—a fruit of the Holy Spirit. It is serenity of mind, simplicity of heart, and union in charity.
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Today's Gospel resonates with a profound tenderness, a direct whisper from the heart of Jesus: "Do not let your hearts be troubled." "I will come back and take you to myself, so that where I am, you also may be." This is the very essence of our Christian hope: we are not destined for isolation, for a lonely end. Our ultimate purpose is communion, a deep and abiding connection with Christ himself.
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As we come closer to the heart of Holy Week, the tone shifts. It gets heavier. We feel the weight of what’s coming. The Gospel of Matthew brings us face to face with something uncomfortable: betrayal. And not just any betrayal—Judas, one of the Twelve. Someone who walked with Jesus, ate with Him, listened to Him preach, saw Him heal, witnessed His love … and still chose to walk away.
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What if I told you that hope is not just a word on a signboard but a lifeline—a promise that can transform your life, your family, and even the world? Recently, I saw a huge sign in downtown Chicago with the word "HOPE" shining brightly. It made me reflect on how hope isn’t just a fleeting feeling; it’s a call to action, a journey, and most importantly, a promise from God.
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Holy lives of inspiration | Strengthening family unity
The question echoes through time, "Who do you say that I am?" It's a question posed not just to the disciples then, but to each of us today. Who is Jesus for you?
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In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus teaches us a powerful lesson: it's not what goes into a person that defiles them, but what comes out of their heart. He warns us about the "evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness" that can lurk within (Mark 7:21-23). This message is a challenge for all of us, but especially for families.
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