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Reflections of Family and Faith
"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
Celebrating family life | Strengthening family unity
Today’s readings reveal what happens when we come close to the living God. Moses’ face becomes radiant — glowing with light after he speaks with the Lord. That radiance wasn’t something Moses manufactured; it was the visible sign of God’s presence, a presence that transforms not just the soul but even the body. That’s the first truth today: Prayer changes us — spiritually, emotionally, even physically. And this is not just poetic language.
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Celebrating family life | Strengthening family unity
We all understand the profound ache of a parent’s heart when a child strays from faith. Today, Scripture meets us in that painful wilderness where the Israelites, just freed from slavery, quickly doubted God's care (Exodus 16). Their story mirrors our own: When prayers seem unanswered, when Mass pews empty, when our children exchange truth for the world’s fleeting promises—how do we keep believing?
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Celebrating family life | Strengthening family unity
"This little Band-Aid doesn't just cover scraped knees—it's a sign of God's mercy in your home. When Mom kisses a boo-boo, when Dad stays up late helping with homework instead of scolding over bad grades, when a sister shares her favorite toy without being asked—that's spiritual first aid. These are the moments when your family becomes a living Gospel." The Messy Holiness of Family Life A woman recently wept in my office: "Father, I love my 93-year-old mother, but I'm so tired. The constant care, the lack of gratitude—I don't know how much longer I can do this." I told her about Mother Teresa cleaning the wounds of lepers who sometimes spat at her. When asked why she did it, she'd count on her fingers: "I – do – it – for – Jesus."
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Today's Scriptures speak powerfully to our lives, reminding us that we are never alone, no matter what fears, uncertainties, or even jealousies we might face. God's boundless compassion and care reach into every corner of our existence, stretching far beyond any limits we could imagine.
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Our Gospel today offers a simple, yet profound, truth from Jesus: "By their fruits you will know them." This isn't just a general observation; it's an invitation to look inward, particularly at our own homes. What kind of fruit are our families bearing? Are they overflowing with prayer, patience, kindness, and joy?
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Today’s Gospel offers a simple, yet deeply challenging truth. Jesus tells us, “If you forgive others their wrongs, your Father in heaven will also forgive yours. But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father forgive you.” Forgiveness is not optional in the Christian life—it is essential. It is the heart of the Our Father, the prayer we repeat often, but perhaps too easily. And yet, how hard it is to live those words: “as we forgive those who trespass against us.”
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