“Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” Colossians 3:14

Family Ties

Families lie at the center of God’s plan for our world. They are the basic units of society, and nothing is stronger than family ties. Our families love and support us in spite of our imperfections. Outside our homes we may put on our best fronts, but within the family we can relax and be who we are. Families will stand by us during times of adversity, and serve as refuge during the stormiest times of our lives. Within the family there is unconditional love, acceptance, forgiveness and healing power. It is where we feel the love of God the strongest, and it where we share our most precious memories. Families create the foundation that makes us into the people we are. When we reach adulthood we go forth into the world carrying our family values with us, and although many miles may separate us there is always the need to be together at holiday time or for important family milestones. At Christmas the airports will be jammed with people who will suffer almost any inconvenience just to be united with the families that are a source of joy to them. So as we prepare to visit the Holy Family this Christmas let us give thanks for the blessings of families everywhere.

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