“Where God guides, God provides.”
A classic and popular story – source unidentified – is told about a kid narrating a story of how his mother, once, after a long, hard day at work…
… had placed a plate of bread, sausages and omelette (that had got burnt a little), in front of dad.
Yet all that the dad did was reach for his omelette, smile at the mom and ask how the child’s day was at school!
>> He even went on to add some pepper on that omelette, and eat every bite!
Later, the child heard mom apologizing for burning the omelette.
>> But Dad, without any fuss – in fact, with a great sense of calmness – replied: “Honey, don’t worry, I love burnt omelettes!”
Later that night, when the child went to kiss Daddy good night, he asked, if he really liked omelette burned.
Daddy wrapped the child in his arms and said: “Your Mamma put in a hard day at work today and she’s real tired.
>> And besides – a little burnt omelette never hurt anyone!”
Family life presents so many opportunities for doing good…
… reaching out in love with generous positive works
… protecting one another by avoiding unnecessary negativities
Do we make efforts to make our families “havens of love and care?”
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Most Holy Family of Nazareth – Jesus, Mary and Joseph.
Family Life is indeed, very dear to God’s Heart
The Holy Family of Nazareth, as the beautiful model and example to every family to nurture care, teach us important lessons:
1. Discern and do God’s Will – this is the vital rule
>> At every stage of life, Mary and Joseph sought to do the Will of God and fulfilled it with utmost sincerity
2. Take the lead and strengthen each other, especially in a crisis
>> In their tough situations, Mary and Joseph proactively listened to God and took the initiative to steer the family out of danger
3. Avoid judging each other; support with mutual understanding
>> Tense situations became moments of prayer instead of blame
>> Troubled circumstances gave an opportunity to stay with each other!
4..Joyfully fulfil one’s responsibilities, without complaint or blame
>> Each member of the Holy Family assumed total responsibility and undertook every duty that had been entrusted to them
5. Find strength in prayer and in God’s Word
It is said that “where God guides, God provides.”
Family life presents so many opportunities for doing good…
… reaching out in love with generous positive works
… protecting one another by avoiding unnecessary negativities