The Domestic Church: Healing the World through the Family | Fr. Pat, SDB Homily | December 28, 2025 скачать в хорошем качестве

The Domestic Church: Healing the World through the Family | Fr. Pat, SDB Homily | December 28, 2025

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. In this inspiring homily, Fr. Pat, SDB, reflects on the unique dynamics of the home at Nazareth. He invites us to imagine St. Joseph’s daily life—protecting and providing for Jesus and Mary—and how his stoic, faithful presence is a model for all men today. Fr. Pat challenges us to see our own families as the "Domestic Church." He urges fathers to embrace their roles as leaders and protectors who lead their families in prayer and faith. A key takeaway from today's reflection is the importance of our words: Fr. Pat reminds us to "think before we speak," imagining that when we talk to our spouse, children, or parents, we are speaking directly to Christ Himself. If we want to heal a world in chaos, we must start at home. When our families are strong, unified, and Christ-centered, they become a light that can transform society. Today’s Mass Readings (December 28, 2025 - Feast of the Holy Family): First Reading: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 — The duties of children toward their parents and the blessings of honoring them. Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 — R. "Blessed are those who fear the Lord and walk in his ways." Second Reading: Colossians 3:12-21 — "Put on, as God's chosen ones... heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience." Gospel: Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 — The Flight into Egypt and the return to Nazareth under the protection of St. Joseph.