Feast of the Holy Family, Year A

As a general theme, life after Christmas is not all that peaceful for the Holy Family. Following the birth there is anger and murder, weeping and wailing, moving and resettling. In the same way, after our Christmas celebrations we are again confronted with the fact that the kingdom has not fully arrived. The “peace on earth” sung by the angels at Jesus’ birth (cf. Luke), is followed by death and destruction, suffering and evil. Follow the travels and travails of the Holy Family as they escape Herod’s rath by fleeing to Egypt, returning years later.

As always, a lot going on in the gospel reading. Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and take a moment on the back porch with the Word of God.

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Stained glass window, Sts. Joseph & Paul Catholic Church, Owensboro KY | PD