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On this feast of the Holy Family, the readings speak to us about relationships within families.
INTROFIRSTPSALMSECONDGOSPEL
COMMENTARY | CONNECTIONS
GETTING STARTED
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Catholic Spirituality
Family prayer for the feast of the Holy Family
Irish Catholic Bishops | TIME: 0:59
This is a Family Prayer for use on the Feast of the Holy Family.
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SIR 3:2-6, 12-14
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FAMILY LIFE
Caring for elderly parents
Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk
| TIME: 1:45
Could it be that the elderly member of your family has not found the words to tell you the thoughts and needs that are trapped inside? With just the right combination of love and acceptance, those important feelings and ideas might find expression.
COMMENTARY | CONNECTIONS
PS 128: 1-2, 3, 4-5
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MUSIC
Psalm 128: Blessed are those who fear the Lord
SOURCE: Nicolas Capella Music | TIME: 4:15
Composed and arranged for Psalm 128 used as Responsorial Psalm of the Feast of The Holy Family, Year A
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MT 2:13-15, 19-23
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REFLECTION
Where is the Holy Family Today?
Caritas Internationalis | TIME: 2:01
Cardinal Luis Tagle, shares an Advent reflection on Jesus as a migrant and a refugee. “The bells ring during Advent not just in celebration, but also to wake us up from our slumber. As we await the birth of Jesus, we are called to open our eyes and hearts to the possibility of hope. We are reminded that God is with us on our life’s journey and that we too are called to accompany others on theirs.”
CHURCH TEACHING
Catholic teaching on welcoming refugees
Catholic Relief Services | TIME: 2:35
Catholic leaders, including Cardinal Peter Turkson and Archbishop José Gomez, reflect on Church teaching related to welcoming refugees.
CURRENT EVENTS
Church Nativity shows Holy Family as caged refugees
CBS News | TIME: 1:34
A church in California has unveiled a nativity scene depicting Jesus, Mary and Joseph as refugees in cages. KCBS-TV’s Greg Mills reports the display at the Claremont United Methodist Church is stoking debate related to the the Trump administration’s separation policies at the U.S. southern border.
