The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph – 31st December 2023
This Sunday, we remember and celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Mary, Joseph and Jesus. It might be true to say that the focus of attention leading up and during the celebration of the Nativity is Jesus.
This Sunday, we acknowledge the whole family!
There is often a sense of nostalgia and romance about the birth of Jesus. This can be heard in the best of our much-loved Christmas Carols and even seen in the worst of our Christmas cards! These cards show us a crisp winter night, stars in the sky and snow on the manger. That is not to say that they are not helpful, but we need to look beyond them, particularly on this great and important feast.