Bulatlat Contributors December 27, 2020 Gospel reflection, Holy Family. What we will hear are his first words, and it is important when reading Luke to pay attention to where things happen. December 23, 2020: Reflection on the Feast of the Holy Family….December 27, 2020. 413. Personal Reflection Paper My family of origin is made up of the same people still in my life today. Twitter. REFLECTION. This post is offered as a reflection on the readings for the Feast of the Holy Family, cycle C (Sirach 3:2-7, 12-14; Psalm 128:1-5; Colossians 3:12-21; Gospel: Luke 2:41-52) Banner image of the Holy Family of Nazareth used by permission of Stéphane René’s. Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 30, 2018 Luke 2:41-52. This Sunday, we acknowledge the whole family! This was also true for the child Jesus. In essence we can say that the family as the early learning centre is the root of all good and evil. The family advice we hear in today’s readings—for mothers, fathers and children—is all solid and practical. Even though this is one of the most important events in In a way every family is a holy family – the family is the place of love, with its flaws in trying to love well, and its times of great joy.If you look around a church on a Sunday there is a difference in the congregation which includes families and the one that does not. Google+. By Sr. Dorothy Rolf ND. The church celebrates the Feast of the Holy Family the Sunday after Christmas, a … Today we celebrate this reality as we are invited to look at the family of Mary, Joseph and Jesus. Reflection: God was incarnate for us and took on a human body with everything that this entails. With … Pinterest. By. For a human child to grow to maturity they need the protection of a human family. My family consists of my Mother, 65 and Father, 67. Abbot Philip can capture the essence of these readings in just a few sentences with depth and humanity and tie them all together divinely! 0. Homilies, News, Reflections www.tkayala.com Marriage and Family: At Christmas, Time Deepens. Saying Yes Together (A Reflection on the Holy Family) Written by Parishioners John and Sandy Godchaux It is safe to say that the focus of our Church’s attention leading up to the celebration of Christmas is the birth of Jesus. I am a part of a large family, and most us still live in the same city, therefore we are a big part of each other’s lives. Gospel Reflection for the Feast of the Holy Family December 31st. God’s Plan for the Family - a Reflection of God’s Love. The Praying Hands of Mary in Glen Lyon. As I begin this reflection, I spontaneously wrote the poem above (I wrote only now) as a token of gratitude to my deceased parents. The first Sunday feast after Christmas is the celebration of the Holy Family. This reflection is very important within this season of Christmas which is a family oriented celebration. Tony Thampi, c.s.c. Mary Salmond says: December 31, 2017 at 11:44. WhatsApp. Trust is the essential human orientation towards God. We try to connect with and enjoy the company of those with whom we have family ties, especially those who are alone or struggling in some way. 4 Responses to Reflection for the Feast of the Holy Family. In the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, God reveals our true home. The Holy Family and Our Families 2015. More homilies for the Sunday in the Octave of Christmas - The Holy Family. Faithful, prayerful, devout. In Luke’s Gospel, it will be the first time Jesus speaks. Balik-Tanaw | The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, a Reflection. The liturgy for this Sunday, officially titled The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, began as a devotion in the 19th century, when many saw the institution of the family beleaguered and under siege. Janice is a Pax Christi USA Ambassador of Peace. Parish Communication - December 27, 2020. Theological Reflection on our Mission Statement. Marking the feast of the Holy Family, Pope Francis announced the Catholic Church will observe a special year dedicated to the family from March 19, 2021, to June 26, 2022. Opening Prayer for each day. Reflection on the Gospel-Feast of the Holy Family Year A (Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23) -Veronica Lawson RSM Dreaming is an important part of life, both the dreaming we do at night and the “day dreaming” we engage in as we look to the future. (CNS photo/Vatican Media) The Holy Family - held together by love through all their problems. Heavenly Father, your grace reaches us through the hands of your most precious Son, Jesus. Photo: By Kok Leng Yeo/flickr.com CC BY 2.0. The Missionaries of the Holy Family promote a special Holy Family Novena in December, but this Novena to the Holy Family is intended for use any time during the year. Reflection for the Feast of the Holy Family, December 27. This Sunday, we remember and celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Mary, Joseph and Jesus. Family is important not only as the basic unit of the human society but more so as a divine construct. A Reflection on the Feast of the Holy Family from Chris Holownia sjspwellesley January 9, 2020 January 9, 2020 ← Laudato Si’ Reading Group at St. John – Begins Thursday, January 30 Franciscan Gospel Reflection: Feast of the Holy Family 2019 Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23. Reflection on Holy Family: 27th December 2020. Related Homilies: The Marriage of Mary and Joseph The upcoming year, he said, "will be a year of reflection on Amoris laetitia,” he added, "and will … Catholics, for the most part, are probably pretty familiar with the Feast of the Holy Family that is celebrated on the Sunday after Christmas, a day set aside to honor the Holy Family into which Jesus was born, a family that provides a model for families today, regardless of their specific composition. [Carol J. Dempsey is a Dominican Sister of Caldwell, New Jersey, and professor of biblical studies at the University of Portland, Oregon.] On this Holy Family Sunday, the Gospel reading is obviously about the Holy Family. What a wonderful time of the year to celebrate The Feast of the Holy Family, as well as all families. Reflection on the Gospel-Feast of the Holy Family Year B (Luke 2:22-40) -Veronica Lawson RSM The time between Christmas and New Year is usually family time, a good time to think about what family means. At this time of year we have a feast of celebrations: Christmas, Holy Family, Solemnity of Mary Mother of God (Jan 1st) and the beginning of a new year rooted in all the experiences of 2020. [Reflection on The Word] Homily for Holy Family Sunday, Year B NewsWatch Ghana December 25, 2020 4:58 pm 0 Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14/Psalm 128/Colossians 3:12-21/ Luke 2:22-40 When the Magi had departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and... Background:. In that culture, it was disgraceful for a married woman not to have children. With Mary and Joseph Turned Towards Jesus 2017. Readings and Reflection for Sunday December 27, 2020 – Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Superb! Reflection for the Feast of the Holy Family O God, who were pleased to give us the shining example of the Holy Family, graciously grant that we may imitate them in practicing 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. These three powerful adjectives tell us a lot about them. Translate This Page. December 27th, 2020: The Feast of the Holy Family Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 Colossians 3:12-17 Luke 2:22-40. In today’s gospel story, Joseph is a dreamer who listens to his dreams and hears the voice of God directing Gertrude says: / Theological Reflection on our Mission Statement. Reflection: The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Holy Family depiction at Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Dili, East Timor. Saint Andre Home Off Bannarghetta Road Bangalore 560083 94488-04865: tk@tkayala.com Other Blogs. More homilies for the Sunday in the Octave of Christmas - The Holy Family. Reflection: Feast of the Holy Family. A reflection on the Holy Family is very important within this season of Christmas which is a family oriented celebration. Next Sunday’s story is more about theology than emotions. Readings & Reflections for the Feast of the Holy Family Mass Readings & Reflections; First Reading: 1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28 Commentary: The background to today’s first reading is that Hannah had been a barren woman. Reflection from Jon Schum. It might be true to say that the focus of attention leading up and during the celebration of the Nativity is Jesus. We’re to live as His children, “chosen ones, holy and beloved,” as the First Reading puts it. God’s Plan for the Family - a Reflection of God’s Love. The Holy Family persevered through trials just as our families. Holy Family is a welcoming Eucharistic community of disciples of Jesus Christ, connecting faith with life and reaching out to those in need. What does "the holy family" look like in this 21st century? Dec 22, 2020. Holy Family, Dec 27 - Shorter Reflection Newer Post Older Post Home. Like Like. Search. Reflection for the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph December 29, 2019 Sr. Eleanor Martinez, GNSH 1st Reading: Sirach 3:2-6, 12 … Facebook. ... My family. "Building and moulding our families lovingly, inspired by the Holy Family of Nazareth!" The Holy Family persevered through trials just as our families. (Based on the Feast of the Holy Family) There goes a story about a family, in the US, that was struggling to survive during the Great Economic Depression in the 1940's… The father of the family … Today we are called upon to reflect on the Holy family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. This morning we continue our Christmas celebrations with a feast focused on the family. Posted on December 29, 2019, by Eleanor Craig SL. I am the youngest of six children, with four brothers and one sister. 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