The Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
“The shepherds went in haste,
and found Mary and Joseph and the Infant lying in a manger." (Luke 2: 16).
"When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, they took him up to Jerusalemt to present him to the Lord.
"When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.
"The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.” (Luke 2: 22, 39 - 40).
Sunday 31st December 2023, within the Octave of Christmas is the Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
We pray with the Church:
"O God, who were pleased to give us the shining example of the Holy Family, graciously grant that we may imitate them in practising the virtues of family life and in the bonds of charity, and so, in the joy of your house, delight one day in eternal rewards. Through our Lord Jesus Christ.. ."
In the fullness of time, when all was ready, God sent His Son to dwell among us in time and space and be obedient to the human and natural laws in the world.
"May the peace of Christ reign in your hearts; let the message of Christ find a home with you." (Colossians 3: 15, 16).
"The Christian family is a Communion of persons. It is called to partake of the prayer and sacrifice of Christ. Daily prayer and the reading of the Word of God strengthen it in charity. The Christian family has an evangelizing and missionary task." (CCC 2205).
A family that prays together stays together.
In the daily Bible verse for 12.31.23 on Laudate, the link to the Novena was not there. Thanks so much for doing that this month!
ReplyDeleteDear Lord! Bring my daughter closer to You, and protect her from evil, sin, and illness. Please bless her and keep her in Your Heart! Amen.
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