Among all the genres of viral videos out there, one that I find most affecting is one I’d call “Children meeting their newborn siblings for the first time.”
From teens to toddlers, those moments are nothing but joy. Even small children break into happy tears when their tiny swaddled-up brother or sister is gently placed in their arms. What a mysterious, profound bond is family love!
In Jesus, those natural bonds of “mutual affection,” as Paul calls them elsewhere (Romans 12:10), are expanded. Baptized into him, we’re all brothers and sisters now, called to treat each other with that profound, deeply rooted love and to welcome one another into our lives with open arms and gratitude for the unique gift each one brings into this family—this family of God.

Yes please Lord help me to love our brothers and sisters we have in u God bless you all

Amen.

Amen!

Why did the holy family had to move around and innocent children under 2 killed in today’s Gospel? In fulfillment of the Scriptures, God’s Word!!! *** The holy family escaped to Egypt in Matthew 2:15 “They stayed there (Egypt) until King Herod died. So the Words the Lord had spoken through the prophet came true. He had said, “I brought My Son out of Egypt.” (Hosea 11:1) *** Two years old and under boys were killed in Egypt in Matthew 2:17-18, “In this way, the words Jeremiah the prophet spoke came true. He had said, “A voice is heard in...
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