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Reflections of Family and Faith
"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
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There is always something more in our faith. As Catholics, we are blessed to have so many ways to pray and to worship. There are ways to pray alone and at home with your family, but there are many beautiful ways to worship and pray in community with others. Parish-facilitated events which include a time of prayer can be a great starting point for building communities of faith. Your parish may offer Eucharistic processions, guided holy hours, praise and worship nights, Stations of the Cross, or evening Vespers. Life is already full, so finding time for attending these things can be a challenge. Parish community events take extra effort to attend, but are vital to sustaining our faith as they provide organic opportunities to meet other Catholic families.
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Today's reading from 2nd Corinthians presents us with a seemingly paradoxical message. St. Paul, in his letter, speaks of boasting, not in his strengths, but in his weaknesses. In a world that values power and success, how can weakness be a source of pride or a testament to faith?
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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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In our fast-paced, screen-filled world, we're constantly bombarded with the need for validation. Likes, shares, and recognition can easily become our measure of worth. But today's readings offer a powerful truth: God isn't impressed by appearances; He sees the heart. He blesses what is done in secret, in sincerity, and from genuine love.
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I have a question for you: can you remember the last time that you gave praise to God like the psalmist that we have just heard? A time when you couldn’t help but praising God’s goodness and mercy, maybe even going beyond prayer with God and telling others…. As I reflected on this question, I thought about what it takes to get us out of normal dialogue with God whether in our formal prayers or in times of exasperation or fear when we simply call out to God for help. It’s then that I remembered the Air India plane crash that tragically killed 241 souls but somehow one man not only survived but walked out of the plane. That man and everyone involved used the same word to describe his beating the odds: miraculous.
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Discover the best of CatholicMom.com's content in Catholic Mom Audio Digest, a 5-minute minicast filled with encouragement for moms and families. Are you looking for some encouragement in the hurry-up-and-wait season of motherhood, or want a little inspiration for your day when you take a break for a cup of coffee or tea but are short on time? CatholicMom.com’s new 5-minute mini-podcast, Catholic Mom Audio Digest, delivers brief reflections to inspire your faith and vocation—right when you need it most. This bite-sized podcast is designed to fit your busy life. Each episode includes a thoughtful reflection to accompany you in your day and help you live your faith with joy and inspiration.
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