This weekend we celebrate the feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Family is the foundational institution created by God whereby children are created, educated and formed in the knowledge and love of the Lord. For me, personally, I love to visit my parents, at least once a year in Mexico. Actually, as I write this article, I am at my parent’s house in Colima, Mexico. Every time I come to visit them, I feel renewed by their unconditional love and care for me. I know that this is something that we all long for within our families.

As we celebrate this feast, we are reminded that the Holy Family lived their lives fulfilling the will of God. In living the will of God, they found fulfillment and purpose as time unfolded. Their hearts and their conscience were at peace. The consequence of living the will of God for them brought to their family goodness and harmony. They were understanding, patient, forgiving caring, responsible, supportive, humble, merciful, kind, loyal, honest, compassionate and gentle. That is a great model for us today.

Let us pray that in the likeness of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph we might be able to live our lives as a family. The Holy Family teaches us that this is the way to happiness.

Sincerely,
Rev. Miguel Gonzalez

en Español:

Este fin de semana celebramos la fiesta de la Sagrada Familia de Jesus, María y Jose. La familia es la ins- titucion fundamental creada por Dios mediante la cual los ninos son creados, educados y formados en el conocimiento y el amor del Senor. Para mí, personalmente, me encanta visitar a mis padres, al menos una vez al ano en Mexico. En realidad, mientras escribo este artículo, estoy en la casa de mis padres en Colima, Mexico. Cada vez que vengo a visitarlos, me siento renovado por su amor incondicional y por sus cuidados. Se que esto es algo que todos anhelamos dentro de nuestras familias.

Al celebrar esta fiesta, se nos recuerda que la Sagrada Familia vivio sus vidas cumpliendo la voluntad de Dios. Al vivir la voluntad de Dios, al pasar el tiempo ellos encontraron cumplimiento y proposito. Sus cora- zones y sus conciencias estaban en paz. La consecuencia de vivir la voluntad de Dios para ellos trajo a su familia la bondad y la armonía. Eran comprensivos, pacientes, indulgentes, comprensivos, responsables, solidarios, humildes, misericordiosos, amables, leales, honestos, compasivos y gentiles. Ese es un gran modelo para nosotros hoy.

Oremos para que a semejanza de Jesus, María y Jose podamos vivir nuestras vidas en familia. La Sagrada Familia nos ensena que este es el camino a la felicidad.

Sinceramente,
Rev. Miguel Gonzalez