Sunday 31 December

the Holy Family

Genesis 15:1-6, 21:1-3; Psalm 105; Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19; Luke 2:22-40

Living lovingly

Jesus, Mary and Joseph were a holy family, all in their own ways carrying out the will of God. Though none of us can be as holy as them, we also live in holy families when we try and live lovingly and peacefully together. That’s not to say our families are perfect, none are. However it is good to know that the Holy Family inspires us to do what we can to build up our families through kindness, forgiveness and keeping in touch. No matter what your family is like, or where they are, pray for them on this last day of the year. Pray that next year, they will be blessed by the Holy Family.