Feast of the Holy Family: As an example for us to follow, the Holy Family can seem a little too perfect: it can seem so far removed from us. And yet, as today’s Gospel reminds us, there were also the so-called “hidden years” – the many years of family life in Nazareth, spent in ordinary things. During that time, we hear how Jesus grew and matured, and in the glimpse of that family life we see our example.  Whatever the context, honour, understanding and love always remain the recipe for the perfect, and holy, human family. It is love that we put on over all the other clothes of changing cultures and places, to guarantee the life of the family in imitation of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

To view and download a copy of the Weekly Newsletter click HERE