Honor Jesus, Mary, and Joseph on the Feast of the Holy Family
Today we celebrate the feast of The Holy Family in which we honor Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.
Veneration of the Holy Family was recorded in history to have begun in the 17th century by a Canadian bishop, Francois de Laval. And, the feast day was dedicated to the Holy Family in 1893 by Pope Leo XII.
It is most fitting that we honor the most perfect of all families and to do so within the octave of the birth of Jesus, our Savior. We honor Mary who gives us the example of perfect love and whose heart is most like that of her Son, Jesus – meek and humble. We honor Joseph, who was chosen by God to be the foster father of Jesus because of his tender heart and great humility. Both Mary and Joseph, with great faith, responded to their call to be the parents of Jesus and to guide Him during his childhood.
Reflection: Let us pray to The Holy Family and ask them to guide our family and keep us on the path to holiness. Dear Holy Family help us love one another more, and help us to build peace within our family. And, Jesus, let us see You in each other everyday. And, we can express our devotion and honor for the Holy Family as we display this beautiful Holy Family Figurine.
