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Reflections of Family and Faith
"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
Celebrating family life | Return to the Church
It’s great to visit the Father Peyton Center in North Easton, Massachusetts for a few days! As I was born and raised around here and I have served in Family Rosary for so many years, this area will always be “home” for me. Some will remember that our Provincial Superior asked me to go to Santiago, Chile, so I moved at Christmas. As I have also served in that part of the world before, I was happy to say “yes,” and I have been getting settled in there well.
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Celebrating family life | Why pray?
Today, let us reflect on the sacred bond of marriage and its significance within our families. The Book of Tobit provides timeless wisdom about this bond and its relevance today.
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We live in a time when electronic resources make our lives ever easier to manage the complexity caused by electronic resources! The cell phone comes to mind. Prudence and wisdom ought to guide the way technology can be of service to us.
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Today, as we gather in the presence of the Lord, we are reminded of the life and teachings of Saint Justin, an early Christian philosopher and martyr. Saint Justin's witness and faith continue to inspire us in our journey as families seeking to live out our faith in today's changing world. In our first reading, we are reminded of the beauty and wonder of God's creation. We are reminded of the importance of contemplating and appreciating the works of God's hands.
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It is spring in our yard. The trees have leaves, Hosta plants are thriving, and the rhododendron is blossoming. The natural world is encouraging us to hope. I’m surprised each year to discover where new Hostas have begun to sprout. They have appeared some distance from the established plant, in a corner of the yard, nestled against a fence post, or at the edge of a path. Creation has within itself the purpose of growth and the energy to spread forth, proclaiming life in the most unlikely places. I suspect wind and rain spread the seeds. Water and wind remind us of God’s Spirit.
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Celebrating family life | Strengthening family unity
In John's Gospel, Jesus links two powerfully uplifting emotions: love and joy. And, it makes sense when we love someone, and they love us; there's a unifying force that stirs our souls and makes us joyful.
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