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Today life offers countless resources on ”how to be a great this or
that.” The real means for a child to grasp great faith comes from the
atmosphere of the home, one of desire. The influence of home is
where Jesus received his first lessons about his biblical ancestors.
The carpentry shop probably buzzed with conversation between Jo-
seph and Jesus about God’s will in their life.
Jesus, “
this child set for the fall and rising of many”
was undoubtedly
assisted by his parents to prepare and assume the hopes and expec-
tations for the future, as written in the scriptures. This
Blessed Holy
Family
is model and guide for all of us preparing
children in their walk as beloved disciples, through
them, and each one of us, the thoughts of many
hearts may be revealed.
Prayer
Mary and Joseph intercede for us with your divine
Son in order that we too, in today's world, might be
authentic prophets and true witnesses to the Word!
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Colette Villegas
Director of Religious Education