December 27, 2020 THE HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH-B

Genesis 15:1-6; 21:1-3

Psalm 105

Hebrews 11:8, 11-12, 17-19

Luke 2:22-44

…the parents of Jesus took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord.  Lk. 2:22

Lord, today we reflect on you being born into a very human family.  Mary and Joseph were parents of a miracle baby conceived by the Holy Spirit. Yet they moved forward and were faithful to the law at the time consecrating you to God. This new family started their life together trusting that God would be with them in any circumstance. Would that more families today dedicate their children to God and trust in your protection, guidance and strength. Lord, I consecrate my family to you. I choose to trust in your will for our lives. With your grace I and my spouse can raise the children you have blessed us with-in faith. I know there will be hard times ahead and many joys.  Through the ups and downs of life, we can depend on you to always be with us to show us the way. May we bear with one another, accept our weaknesses and be patient. I pray for my family and look to the Holy Family as our model and example. May the prayers of Joseph and Mary come before you for all families especially those experiencing difficult times.  Amen