11 AM Sunday Mass - Family Holiness - Feast of the Holy Family, Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
FAMILY HOLINESS As we continue our celebration of Christmas, we turn our attention to the Holy Family. We can entrust all our families to the intercession of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus. As each one of us seeks to follow Jesus, to trust God’s Spirit dwelling within us, and to be holy, so too we strive for our families and for our family of faith to be holy. It is hard work. I believe dedicating prayer, time, and effort to reconciling with our families can help us in the ministry of reconciliation in the Church and in the world. Risking enough to touch the wounds, to look honestly at resentments, and to acknowledge our role in all of it can be painful. Some of us may never arrive at a “happily ever after,” but the work of healing relationships strengthens our capacity to love and to risk real connection with our fellow disciples as we build God’s Kingdom. Joseph had to take Mary and Jesus to Egypt because pride and fear made the world into which Jesus was born a dangerous place. We can more easily surrender our pride and fear when we earnestly seek forgiveness and healing within our own holy families. God bless you. Saint Josephine Bakhita, you are with us. Fr. Mitch St. Josephine Bakhita Live Stream Welcome to the live stream of St. Josephine Bakhita Parish! Join us as we open wide our doors and hearts to worship, evangelize, and serve all God's people. Experience uplifting liturgies, inspiring homilies, and a welcoming community rooted in faith and love. Whether you're here to celebrate Mass, reflect on the Gospel, or find a moment of peace and prayer, we are blessed to have you with us. Let us come together in unity, embracing the spirit of St. Josephine Bakhita, as we grow as family through worship, service, and sharing the Good News. Thank you for being part of our online faith community! Stay connected, share your intentions, and let the love of Christ guide us all. "St. Josephine Bakhita, you are with us." Learn more about us at stbakhitastl.org Follow us on social media: @stbakhitastl
