Through
God's mysterious design, it was in that family that the Son of God spent long
years of a hidden life. It is therefore the prototype and example for all
Christian families. It was unique in the world. Its life was passed in
anonymity and silence in a little town in Palestine. It underwent trials of
poverty, persecution and exile. It glorified God in an incomparably exalted and
pure way. And it will not fail to help Christian families—indeed, all the
families in the world—to be faithful to their day-to-day duties, to bear the
cares and tribulations of life, to be open and generous to the needs of others,
and to fulfill with joy the plan of God in their regard.
On this solemnity of the
Holy Family, please join us in saying this prayer
as we prepare for the eighth World Meeting of Families.
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