In a very real sense, living up to the demands of family life requires us to give all that we have, our whole livelihood. There’s no holding back your heart. Healthy families are generous in sharing love and affection among all their members, and part of our joy in life is seeing how the little acts of kindness and sacrifices we make for one another bring joy to those we love. If our family members stretch our muscles in terms of generosity, self-gift, and unlimited love, do we practice those same movements in our relationship to God? How do our human loves up us to deeper relationship with God?
- Reflection by Elizabeth Hansen in “Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families 2024-25” published by Liturgy Training Publications.