A Holy Family Service

Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General Editor

In many liturgical traditions, the Sunday after Christmas is the celebration of the Holy Family. The emphasis on the Holy Family is a recent one, having originated in Canada in the nineteenth century and spreading since around the world. Given the breakdown of the family in the twentieth century, a day emphasizing the Christian family seems quite prudent.

The emphasis of the Holy Family service is on the example Jesus' family has left us, asking for grace that our families may follow their...

 

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