Holy Family

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Originally delivered on December 28, 1987

Readings: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Colossians 3:12-21; Luke 2:22-40 or 2:22, 39-40

As we live in the spirit of Christmas just three days ago, today we are reminded how to foster that spirit in our families, both our physical families, and the universal family of God throughout world.  We are called to charity and love for all. This charity can begin at home, but cannot stop at the threshold.  If it does, it is false charity.  It must extend to the second dimension of family, the family of God.  As we are reminded by Saint Paul in the second reading, put on love to all people.  No Christlike family can exist if the love stops at the threshold.   This universal family is spread across race, language, culture and country. Our call is to share the virtues of kindness, humility, gentleness, patience and forgiveness with all.  It is our responsibility if were are to be part of the family of God.

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