Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies Freeing Your Family for God
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Dec 18, 2024 Discover the surprising biblical insights on family values that challenge conventional thinking. Dive into the stories of Hannah who leaves her son Samuel at the temple, and Mary and Joseph's search for Jesus. Explore the theme of sacrificial love and the importance of supporting loved ones in their divine journeys. Uncover how true family values might mean setting our loved ones free to fulfill their missions.
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Hannah's Sacrifice
- Hannah prayed for a child and promised to dedicate him to God's service.
- She kept her promise, leaving Samuel at the temple despite her deep emotional bond.
Finding Jesus in the Temple
- Mary and Joseph lost Jesus during a festival in Jerusalem and searched for him frantically for three days.
- They found him in the temple, and Mary expressed her anxiety, but Jesus' reply surprised them.
Biblical Family Values
- Biblical family values prioritize fulfilling God's will over strong emotional bonds.
- Both Hannah and Mary exemplify this by allowing their sons to pursue their missions.