I believe God wants us to be happy. I believe God gave us this yearning for happiness that constantly preoccupies our hearts. It seems He has placed this yearning within each human heart as a spiritual navigational instruments designed to lead us to our destiny. God himself is the author of our desire for happiness.
The life that Jesus invites us to live is very different from the lifestyle our modern culture invites us to live. Individualism, hedonism, minimalism and their various sibling philosophies, such as relativism and materialism. These encourage us to do whatever we want, wherever we want, whenever we want. Jesus on the other hand invites us to discipline and discipleship.
Taking some clues from the mother and disciple of Jesus Christ, docile and humble as she was, was at prayer with the rest of the disciples during the outpouring of the Holy Spirit (cf Acts 2:4). A family she presented as the firstborn that opened her womb(cf. Luke 2:22-23); a family she presented during the celebration of the Jewish passover that cost her the lost but found Son in the temple (cf. Luke 2:46); a family in union with the father, Joseph.
Family prayers makes our families united and happier. Of course, there is the danger to look externally for happiness in the midst of the family. Prayer is that binding and life-wire which eliminates vices in the family and causes a deeper reflection on our identity. Even in family prayer, the fruits of individualism are no secret to any of us: greed, and exploitation. What would become of a family in which each member adopted individualism as his or her own personal philosophy?
One of the practical spiritual benefits of the rosary is the ability to help us grow in virtue. We must keep in mind that prayer doesn't change God; prayer changes us. It is more rewarding to approach prayer seeking to understand God more. Therefore, if you want a change in you family from vice to virtue, lift the family up to God through the maternal intercession of our Mother of Perpetual Help. She will do it for you as she did at the wedding feast at Cana. (cf. John 2:1-5)
To Be Continued...
Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Pray for us🙏🏽
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