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The Feast of the Holy Family is a liturgical celebration in the Catholic Church, as well as in many Lutheran and Anglican churches, in honour of Jesus of Nazareth, his mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and his foster father, Saint Joseph, as a family. [4]
Nov 30, 2017 · Catholic Sunday Readings for December 31 2023, The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Year B, Homily, Gospel Luke 2:22-40 They took him to Jerusalem to
Dec 26, 2021 · ANGELUS ADDRESS Dec. 31, 2017 GOSPEL OF YEAR B. Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning! On this first Sunday after Christmas, we are celebrating the Holy Family of Nazareth, and the Gospel invites us to reflect on the experience lived by Mary, Joseph and Jesus, as they grow together as a family in mutual love and in trust in God.
Dec 31, 2023 · The Holy Family, consisting of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, is a central figure in Christian tradition. Although the Canonical Scriptures provide limited information about their life, including significant events like Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem, their flight to Egypt, and Jesus being found in the temple, these texts leave many details unexplored.
Dec 31, 2022 · A detail of a stained-glass window from St. Edward's Church in Seattle shows Jesus, Mary and Joseph on their flight into Egypt. The feast of the Nativity of Christ, a holy day of obligation, is celebrated Dec. 25. The feast of the Holy Family is marked Dec. 29. (CNS/Crosiers) (Nov. 19, 2013)
Dec 26, 2023 · As we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, God’s word invites reflection on the joys, responsibilities, and challenges of family life in the light of Christian faith and discipleship. The Book of Sirach describes the duty of gratitude to parents for the gift of life.
We celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph to remember the Holy Family’s example of love, sacrifice, and humility. Despite facing potential ostracism by others, Mary and Joseph’s willing cooperation with God’s plan changed the course of humanity forever.
