A Universal-Catholic Family (II)
The family unit, what is the status of family life in the Catholic world in 2011, now, almost 2012? Do you have some personal experience with holding together a family unit, share your thoughts at the bottom of this page?
Today’s Story
After reflecting on today’s story, it is amazing that God, the creator of the universe, has a vocation for everyone on earth. Sometimes the vocation is religious life, sometimes it is marriage, but whatever the path is that God has made for you, the plan is in the palm of His hands. This story, from Enrico’s family in Colorado, sheds light on that reality of how to make a leap of faith to total trust in God’s plan at all times. Marriage may not arrive on one’s doorstep exactly when they want it to, or perhaps expect. Nevertheless, being open to God’s will always brings peace to our human desires, and eventually a bounty of love as shown today in the children’s faces.
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Especially this day in age, so many women are looking for holy men to marry. This story teaches a lesson on how one must stop looking for marriage prospects, but rather trust in God’s own plan for their life. And after following God’s will, a beautiful family will come forth, to the point where they have the conviction and courage to go defend life together as a strong family unit outside of abortion mills.
If you have ideas for other families watching this video on how they can strengthen their family unit, our team encourages you to share your thoughts below. As always, Pope Benedict has a lot going on, check out his YouTube channel by clicking to the left. Merry Christmas on this 5th day of the Octave.
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Yesterday’s Story
Readings for December 29th 2011
First: 1 John 2:3-11
Psalm: Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 5b-6
Gospel: Luke 2:22-35
The Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas
Rosary: Luminous Mysteries
1. The Baptism in the River Jordan
2. The Wedding Feast at Cana
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
4. The Transfiguration
5. The Institution of the Eucharist
First: 1 John 2:3-11
Psalm: Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 5b-6
Gospel: Luke 2:22-35
The Fifth Day in the Octave of Christmas
1. The Baptism in the River Jordan
2. The Wedding Feast at Cana
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
4. The Transfiguration
5. The Institution of the Eucharist
