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Reflections of Family and Faith
"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
Healing the family | Return to the Church
Brothers and sisters, those of you who have gathered here today and those joining online, look around you. Each one carries its own joys and sorrows, its own triumphs and struggles. Perhaps this week, you've argued with your teenager, worried about a sick child, or felt the strain of making ends meet. In these moments, it's easy to feel alone. But today, on this Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, we remember that we are not.
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Seasonal Reflections | Strengthening family unity
If you wanted to sum up the meaning of Advent, this beautiful and reflective season of waiting, you could do it with just one profound question: What are you waiting for? What are we waiting for? We're waiting for Christ, who came as a baby, who will come again in glory, but who is also here now. He's present in the laughter of our children, in the forgiveness we share after an argument, in the quiet moments of prayer as a family.
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Holy lives of inspiration | Learn more about our faith
The readings today might seem unsettling, speaking of a harvest of judgment and troubling times. How many of us have stayed up late worrying about our children's future? About whether they'll be safe, happy, and find their way in a world that seems so uncertain? It’s natural to feel a sense of unease, as people throughout history have when faced with uncertainties about the future. Remember the anxieties surrounding Y2K? Or the predictions of Nostradamus? Even today, with concerns about climate change and global unrest, those fears can creep into our hearts.
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Learn more about our faith | Strengthening family unity
Imagine the scene: a young couple, filled with love and faith, bringing their little girl to the Temple. She's just three years old, barely more than a toddler. They're dedicating her life to God's service. Can you imagine the trust, the hope, the immense love that must have filled their hearts?
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Learn more about our faith | Love thy Neighbor
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus tells two simple stories: a shepherd searching for a lost sheep, and a woman searching for a lost coin. These stories aren't just about lost objects; they are about the relentless love of God.
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Jesus reminds us that God's kingdom is like a mustard seed or yeast – small beginnings with incredible power to transform. True transformation starts within, in our hearts, where faith, like a tiny seed, grows into something extraordinary with God's grace.
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