Shedding a Little Light

“God sets a father in honor over his children; a mother’s authority he confirms over her sons.” Sirach 3:2

“Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a grievance against another;” Col 3:12

“Joseph rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed for Egypt.” Matthew 2:14

Family. Family is so important, whether it is one we are born into or one we have created for ourselves, and that includes the faith family that we surround ourselves with. No matter what kind or size the family is, we must honor each other, forgive each other, treat each other with kindness, and protect each other. Today’s readings speak of all these things to us and remind us of how we are to act and interact with our family members.

We are so lucky here at St. Brigid because this is a faith family that really cares. We seem to innately understand what it means to be a part of this family. When we find out that there are hungry people, the pantries become overwhelmed with food. When someone tells us people are cold, we bring our coats. When we see tears, we sit with that person and hold them up with words or with hugs. When God calls one of our faith family home, we show up to hold them up in their grief. We notice. We listen. We respond.

As we reflect on the Holy Family today, let us all reflect on all of our families as well. Let us be thankful to God for the people in our lives and the ways God has helped us to help each other. With faith and gratitude let our family of St. Brigid …

Keep Living in the Light

Bernie