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What Gifts Has God Given to You?: Family Reflection Video

What Gifts Has God Given to You?: Family Reflection Video

Strengthening family unity

What does the royal wedding have to do with God’s gifts?

Anyone who watched the royal wedding knows the homily at the ceremony was a stirring reflection on the power of love and the love that God has for each one of us.

We have been given immeasurable gifts from God – gifts waiting to be discovered, used for our benefit and for the benefit of others. Saint James is critical of those who don’t use their gifts and argues we must use our gifts to change the world.

Faith is inclusive, and like the discovery of fire, love has the power to change the world and God has given us the gifts to make that happen. What are some ways you can use your gifts to spread His love to those around you?

For additional reading: Today’s Readings and More on the Royal Wedding

About Father Leo Polselli, C.S.C.

Father Leo Polselli, C.S.C. is Chaplain at the Father Peyton Center in Easton, MA. Before coming to Holy Cross Family Ministries he served as a teacher and a parish priest. He also served for six years as a General Assistant of the Congregation in Rome, Italy. Originally from Fall River, MA, Father Leo grew up with eight siblings. Gifted with several languages, he is able to serve the Brazilian, Cape Verdean, Portuguese, Spanish and Haitian communities. When he's not greeting everyone who comes to the Father Peyton Center, you can find him regularly reading newspapers!