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Reflections of Family and Faith
"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
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One stormy night, a young newlywed couple found themselves stranded on a remote country road due to fallen trees. With no way to continue their journey, they spotted a dimly lit farmhouse and decided to seek help. An elderly couple holding a kerosene lamp greeted them at the door. Explaining their predicament, the young man humbly asked, “Could we spend the night here? A spot on the floor or an easy chair would be enough.” The elderly woman smiled kindly and said, “Why surely, children. We happen to have a spare bedroom.” Grateful and relieved, the young couple retired for the night. Early the next morning, they quietly dressed, left $200 on the dresser, and tiptoed downstairs, careful not to disturb their hosts. But as they opened the door to leave, they were startled to see the elderly couple asleep in the living room chairs. Only then did they realize the “spare bedroom” had been their hosts’ only bedroom.
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Learn more about our faith | Strengthening family unity
A family of four embarked on a ten-day cruise, carrying with them a staggering 13 bags. As they prepared to board the ship, the absent-minded husband suddenly exclaimed, “I forgot to bring the white bag from the main table!” Annoyed by the abundance of luggage, his wife retorted, “Thirteen bags are already more than enough! Why do you need another one?”
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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
Friends, in the next few days, we will close another year of grace. With the Solemnity of Christ the King and Thanksgiving, families and individuals look forward to summarizing our lives before the Lord. In Jesus’ Gospel parable, He reminds us of God's grace entrusted to us in faith and challenges us to risk multiplying that grace in the time allotted to us on earth.
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Learn more about our faith | Why pray?
Yesterday, I was shocked to learn that a week from Thursday is Thanksgiving Day! One clue that we are well into November is the readings for the Mass. Once you get to the Book of Revelation it’s a sure sign we’re heading toward the end of Ordinary Time.
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Learn more about our faith | Why pray?
Shouting is one of the most instinctive ways we express ourselves—to get someone's attention, share our excitement, or demand action. We shout warnings like, "Watch out!" or cheer joyfully when our team scores, "Yes!" It's natural, spontaneous, and often uncontrollable. Think about those moments when you're at a wedding and hear, "I now present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Jones!" The joy bubbles over, and you can't help but clap and cheer. Or the bittersweet tension of holding back a shout when your child's name is called at a graduation ceremony, and everyone has been asked to keep silent until the end.
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