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The Gift of True Christian Friendship: Family Reflection Video

The Gift of True Christian Friendship: Family Reflection Video

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Jesus reminds us what it means to be His friend.

Friendship can come in ways and forms that we don’t expect. Perhaps the most surprising friendship is with the second Person of the Trinity, Jesus Christ. In today’s Gospel, this friendship is most certainly evident. Jesus encourages us to move closer to Him and enter into a good and supportive relationship.

How do you approach your friendship with Jesus? If we are able to follow the path Jesus wants for us, not only will we grow closer to Him but our earthly friendships will be truer and long-lasting as well.

Take the opportunity to reach out to a friend who you’re thankful for. Let them know how they mirror the love of God in their lives and how that’s influenced your own life!

For additional reading: Acts 15:22-31

About Father David Marcham

Father David S. Marcham is a priest of the Archdiocese of Boston and serves as Vice Postulator and Guild Director of the Cause for Canonization of Venerable Patrick Peyton. Before entering St. John’s Seminary in Brighton, Massachusetts, he worked for eleven years as a physical therapist in Boston-area hospitals. Ordained in 2005, Father David was assigned to St. Mary Parish in Franklin, Massachusetts. His involvement in Father Peyton’s Cause began in 2007, when he assisted Father George Lucas, C.S.C., in advancing the Cause for Canonization. Appointed Vice Postulator in 2009, Father David oversees the progress of the Cause, directs the Guild, and promotes devotion to Father Peyton’s legacy of family prayer.