You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Episode 363: The Holy Family Might Not Be What We Think

You Were Born for This with Fr. John Riccardo

Show Notes

In this episode, in light of the Feast of the Holy Family, Fr. John and Mary talk honestly about family—the blessings, the wounds, and the ache many carry into holidays and gatherings. Looking at Jesus’ own family life in the Gospels, we discover that the Holy Family is bigger than we think, and that Jesus understands the complexity of our relationships, offering us hope and consolation.

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