Feast of the Holy Family
O God, who were pleased to give us
the shining example of the Holy Family,
graciously grant that we may imitate them
in practising the virtues of family life and in the bonds of charity,
and so, in the joy of your house,
delight one day in eternal rewards.
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Liturgical Colour: White
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Entrance Antiphon: Cf. Lk 2: 16
The shepherds went in haste,
and found Mary and Joseph and the Infant lying in a manger.
Opening Prayer
​O God, who were pleased to give us
the shining example of the Holy Family,
graciously grant that we may imitate them
in practising the virtues of family life and in the bonds of charity,
and so, in the joy of your house,
delight one day in eternal rewards.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
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FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY
(Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14; Psalm 128(127):1-5; Colossians 3:12-21; Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23)
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Theme: Walking on the Path He Walked With Mary and Joseph
Our Lord Jesus entered our world to break man’s bond with sin and death, revive the nature of man and woman, and secure their place within the order of grace. St. Joseph, our Mother Mary, and the Infant Lord Jesus were empowered to carry out God’s redemptive plan.