Why?
Have you
ever wondered why the Holy Family did not have it easier? After all, the
parents were a couple trying to do what was right. Even more, they were carrying out what God had
asked of them. And the child is the Son
of God, Savior of humanity, King of kings….
What if
they had lived in a royal palace and had everything their way?
Then most
of us would not relate to them.
On the
contrary, they dealt with uncertainties, worries, anxieties, dangers, and
suffering. For sure, they also had
moments of joy and excitement of family life, of having and raising a child. The parents cared for each other and did all
they could to protect their child. These
we can relate to.
Moreover,
in the Incarnation, the Son of God lives in a human family. Now, in our families we find God and holiness
in its moments of joy, excitement, and love, with its uncertainties, worries,
anxieties, dangers, and sufferings.
Thus, by
living in a human family, the Incarnate Son of God makes holy all human
families.
Image source: "Let Mom Rest" (Viral image)
