walk-
ing
in the
of the
way
cross, may find it
none other than the wayof life and peace
Today we cel-ebrate Joaquin and Anne, Mary's parents. Nothing is real-ly known a-bout them except that they existed, they gave birth to Mary, and helped to form her into the amazing woman of strength, depth, passion compassion and character that we see in the Gospels. Which tells us quite alot about them. It is in the family that we first learn, love and faith, basic values, our own self worth and the dignity of others.
Pray today for families everywhere, whatever their condition, location or makeup.
This is the hymn that wa sgoing through my head this Throwback Friday.
https://youtu.be/HPMsc0g_Mt8
Our Father, by whose Name
all fatherhood is known,
who dost in love proclaim
each family thine own;
bless thou all parents guarding well,
with constant love as sentinel,
the homes in which they people dwell.
O Christ, thyself a child
within an earthly home,
who dost in love proclaim
each family thine know,
our children bless, in every place,
that they may all be hold thy face,
and, knowing thee, may grow in grace
O Spirit, who dost bind
our hearts in unity,
who teaches us to find
the love from self set free,
in all our hearts such love increase,
that every home, by though this release,
may be the dwelling place of peace. *
