Jesus brings us salvation — but He does not come alone. He comes as a member of the family. With His Incarnation and Nativity, He brings the model for all families. Through this Christmas feast, Christ teaches: [1] Marriage is something supremely sacred. It comes from God. He has willed it to be a primary instrument of our salvation and provides the laws which govern it. (Never fall into the deadly trap of thinking man can redefine marriage or determine how it ought to be lived.) [2] Marriage is meant by God to bring forth life — specifically life in Christ. This is the primary end of marriage. Christ is to be the center of every family. It is why parents are called to educate their children in the faith. [3] The Holy Family of Nazareth is the model for all our marriages and families. Two basic and practical spiritual things: (1) Pray for healing and the grace to forgive, for every person has been wounded by specific sins against the family. (2) Strive to practice obedience and chastity with the divine aid of the Holy Family.
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DVRodriguez2021-02-11T08:05:14-05:00