Called to be Joyful

He answered them, “Why did you have to look for me? Didn't you know that I had to be in my Father's house?”

Luke 2:49 GNBDK

Reflection: 

The occasion is joyful because Mary and Joseph found Jesus, but even more joyful as Jesus establishes his relationship with God; that of being his Father. It's also that moment where the onus of knowing God is now on him, which until then was with his earthly parents. What is our personal relationship with God and how much of it have we shared, especially with our children? Each one of us wants to be joyful, but that unending joy only comes from knowing and growing in the love of God. 

Prayer:

I pray that God our Father gives you the grace to know him as you dwell in his word, made flesh in Jesus Christ his son. May you grow in wisdom and understanding as his Holy Spirit reveals to you the unconditional love of God and makes your life joyful. Amen 

God Bless you and your loved ones :)