These reflections are the leftover fragments from my homily this morning, Sunday December 29, 2013. Matthew 2:13-15,19-23 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

Fragments from The Word
Fragments
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Sunday December 29, 2013
Most family relationships are complicated.
It is not always easy to get along with those we love the most.
Adult children home from college resist being treated like children.
Teens want a real voice in life.
Aging parents miss their adult children who live miles away.
Not easy to care for elderly parents or young children who all want independence.
My brother and I never really spoke until after our parents died. Continue reading →