Holy Family - a Model for all Families

Today, we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family—Jesus, Mary, and Joseph—whom God chose as a model for all families. The Holy Family inspires us to seek one another when we feel lost and, upon reuniting, to treat each other with love and respect, just as Mary and Joseph did when they found Jesus in the temple. Fr. Yusof encourages us to see our families as a refuge during challenging times but also reminds us not to take our loved ones for granted through disrespect or unkindness. Our families deserve the same care and appreciation as our friends. As people of faith, when we are faced with difficult situations and challenges, when we feel we have lost Jesus in our lives, we are called to search for Him and welcome Him back, finding strength and hope in His presence. - Sunday Homily by Fr. Yosef Andris Umbu Damu, C.Ss.R. (29 December 2024)