Reflection from Abbot Gueranger
“Fathers of families, for example, have in St. Joseph a shining pattern for watchfulness and foresight. Mothers have in the most Holy Virgin Mother of God an extraordinary model of love, of modesty, of submissiveness of mind, and of perfect faith. Children of the family have in Jesus, Who was subject to Joseph and Mary, a divine example of obedience to admire, cultivate and imitate” (read more)
Little Litany of the Holy Family
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, Hear us.
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, Help our family.
That we may love poverty, Holy Family, hear us.
That we may love humility, Holy Family, hear us.
That we may love labor, Holy Family, hear us.
That we may love order, Holy Family, hear us.
That we may love quiet, Holy Family, hear us.
That we may love kindness, Holy Family, hear us.
That we may love charity, Holy Family, hear us.
That we may love courtesy, Holy Family, hear us.
That we may love peace, Holy Family, hear us.
O Lord God Who on earth loved poverty and humility,
teach us to live in our families in peace and quiet order
and with charity to all.
Amen.
Thank you
Fr Jim, Fr Brian and the whole Salesian Community would to say a very big Thank You to all those who gave us gifts and presents and cards over Christmas. We were overwhelmed by your generosity and kindness. May God bless you and reward you for being so kind.
The Crib
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