Like last Sunday, the readings for this Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph speak of God's covenantal promises, manifested in the family relationships of Abraham. Even as he and Sarah advanced greatly in age, God promised that Abraham would bear a son, who would inherit the blessings of His promises, which included innumerable descendants.
It was this covenant that bore the Mosaic Law, which Mary, Joseph, Simeon, and Anna were faithful to by their presence in the Temple in the Gospel reading. Yet while fulfilling their duties, a new Light shone that Simeon and Anna clearly recognized: God was establishing a New Covenant through this Holy Child, the Savior of all peoples. And it would be a covenantal promise that would be manifest in the relationships of the Holy Family, as they expressed their love for one another, showing us an example of how we live love for each other in our relationships, love made possible by God's act of salvation.
God is truly taking care of us by fulfilling His promises. It doesn't seem like there's more could we do than keep faithful to God day by day, living for Him, especially in our relationships. He desires to be a part of family relationships when He was born on Earth, in a human family. By such a holy birth, He brings us together to be part of God's family, made of people who share a common faith in Him.
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