Today’s the Feast of the Holy Family
Find the Mass Readings here: Feast of the Holy Family , December 31, 2017.
Sooo…. I totally dropped the ball on posting my thoughts today. Mostly because I was with my family and out and about and away from my computer for the entire day. So my thoughts will have to stay inside my head!
However, my amazing blogging friends are still on top of things, and they’ve got some great thoughts and reflections to share with us all this week.
Thoughts from my blogging friends:
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I sobbed the moment I knew I was pregnant with my oldest, and not because I was excited. I was nervous. Worried. Terrified of the changes to my body, my life, and my marriage. I function really well as a creature of habit. Those two lines on that stick? Habits were going to change. Eleven years later I have learned a few things: Change is the only constant in parenting. Family life is as much about service as it is joy. Nighttime feedings and skinned knees and tantrums make us holy. My husband is not my superior, my inferior, or my equal. He is my partner, a complementary part of our whole. God could have sent His son to Earth as a grown-up, guns blazing to bring Light to the world. But He didn't – instead, He chose a family. A mother. A father. A baby boy who grew in strength and favor, and gave His parents as much heartache as He did wonder and love. Family life changes everything. Grace grows in the trenches ❤️ #mysundaybest #mymasstakeaway
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We all come from a family – even if we struggle with our families of origin. Over time, we create our own families, whether they are through marriage, or simply through a solid network of strong friendships. We all have our roles in our families. . . . Mary’s role was to nurture, support, and walk through her Son’s journey – sometimes gently pushing Him, other times standing by silently. Joseph’s role was to ensure the safety and security of his family, and early on, teaching his little Son a trade. Jesus’ role was to be a child, obedient, watchful, and learned. . . . The Holy Family highlights the importance of the roles in the family. Sometimes distinctly unique, and yet, interwoven so as to be dependent on each other. When one role falters, the system as a whole cannot function like a well-oiled machine. And yet, we must all pick up the slack for one another at times. . . . At all times, the Holy Family displayed love, loyalty, and commitment to their roles. What an amazing role model for all families. . . . What is your role in your family? How can you use the Holy Family as an example to emulate – and, which member of the Holy Family can you look to for inspiration as we head into a brand new year? . . . #mysundaybest w/ @rosiehill425 #mymasstakeaway w/ @tojesussincerely #sundaybest w/ @sundaybestsociety #catholicblogger #feastoftheholyfamily #catholicsofinstagram #inspiration #catholicinspiration #families #catholicmom #catholicwife #catholicfamily
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Your turn:
I want to know your Mass Takeaway too! Comment with your thoughts on the readings, your pastor’s homily, or anything that struck you during your time at Mass.
