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Reflections of Family and Faith
"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
In Luke's Gospel, we witness the transformative power of trust and faith. Weary from a fruitless night of fishing, Simon Peter encounters Jesus and, despite his exhaustion, chooses to obey. He lowers his nets once more, and the miraculous catch that follows changes his life forever. Like Simon Peter, we, too, experience moments of weariness and discouragement in our family lives. We strive to nurture strong relationships, guide our children, and maintain love in our marriages, yet sometimes it feels like we are casting our nets into an empty sea.
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In a world that often favors loud voices and harsh confrontations, the life of Saint Maximilian Kolbe shines as a beacon of love and sacrifice. His heroic act of selflessness amidst the horrors of Auschwitz reminds us that true courage lies in choosing love over hate and forgiveness over revenge.
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Let me take you to a CCD class of confirmation students today. The teacher asked students in her class which part of the Eucharist or Mass was the most important. One bright student immediately answered, “it is the Consecration.” Another one said, “no, it's the rite of penitential service.” Another said, “it's the rite of communion when we receive Jesus through His body and Blood.” Another one added that it's “the proclamation of the Word.” What would your answer be if I asked you this question?
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Love thy Neighbor | Strengthening family unity
Today's Gospel offers a powerful yet simple message: the Golden Rule. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." This isn't just an ancient saying; it's a cornerstone for Christian living, with the potential to transform our families and our world.
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Today we are celebrating the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to her cousin Elizabeth. Assuming that after the Annunciation took place on March 25, Mary left Nazareth and went to visit her cousin Elizabeth because her presence and much more, the presence of Jesus in her womb, was to be the source of very great graces to Saint John, His Forerunner. Elizabeth was six months pregnant and needed Mary’s attention, help, service and care since she was already in old age. Mary’s mind was still attuned to helping others and putting into practice, even if it was not yet written, the words of Saint Paul: “Your move must be sincere, Anticipate each other in showing respect, look on the needs of the saints as your own; be generous in offering hospitality.”
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Today's gospel evoked memories of my childhood when I and my classmates were eager to be the first in line for lunch or recess. I vividly recall my Saint Mary's High School teachers gently guiding us to form an orderly line. Often, a student who had rushed to the front would be sent to the back, a lesson in humility. Sometimes, we would line up in alphabetical order, and those of us with names towards the end of the alphabet would playfully lament their fate. No matter the order, there was always a shared desire to be near the front, a desire for recognition and status that we all understand.
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