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Reflections of Family and Faith
"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
Saying “yes” to the challenging role of the foster father of the Son of God and head of the household of the Holy Family speaks volumes about Joseph’s faith and obedience to God. In fulfillment of prophecy, God chose Joseph, a descendant of David from the tribe of Judah, to participate in His plan of salvation. He was to be the guardian of the Messiah, the one who would save His people from their sins.
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I’m always intrigued by what comes to mind when I begin to reflect on the Scriptures and prepare a homily. Sometimes it is a memorable commercial. Capital One a bank uses the catchy phrase, "What's in your wallet?"
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Have you ever watched a news program with a crowd surrounding a prominent individual shouting questions at him as they were walking? "Mr. President, did you see those polls?" Sometimes there is an exchange, but sometimes the politician or person in the limelight says nothing, looking straight ahead.
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I was trying to find the contact information for a nun who did some restoration work at the Father Peyton Center, on a Mary statue on site that had developed a crack. I recalled her being affiliated with a religious group and inquired if they knew how I could contact her. The person who gave me her information wanted to discuss the Museum of Family Prayer, here at the Father Peyton Center.
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Saint Joseph, the beloved foster father and protector of Mary and Jesus, cooperated with the grace of God to help bring Jesus into our world. Joseph teaches us how, we too, can journey with Mary and Jesus and welcome them into our hearts and homes. The force that moved so profoundly within the Holy Family was grace. The undeserved yet freely given gift of God’s Holy Spirit working deep within us, which helps us know, love, and serve God. Since Mary is full of grace, we can deduce that grace comes with exceptional power and blessings.
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I’d like to revisit a short poem with you. Actually, it’s a well known Nursery Rhyme!
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