Sunday 30 December

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

1 Samuel 1:20-22. 24-28, Ps 84,
1 John 3:1-2. 21-24, Luke 2:41-52

Love in the family

The family is a beautiful reflection of the life of God, for there we learn the warmth of love and the comfort of healing. It is in the smile of our parents that we learn the love of God. However there are times when things go wrong. Mary and Joseph lost Jesus. They first looked for him among relations and acquaintances; after all he was a young boy. Finding him in the temple they took him to Nazareth where he lived under their authority. How can I show the love of God even more in my family?