Tag: Family
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Thirsting for Christ
Father John Michael Paul expresses joy in collaborating with Denae and Allen Hebert of Your Holy Family Ministries. He invites families seeking a deeper Christian witness to join the upcoming Feast of the Holy Family Retreat from December 27-30, 2024. Registration ends December 7, 2024, at YHFRetreat.org.
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The Family at the Foot of the Cross
Lent is a season of reflecting upon the suffering and death of the Lord and go with him to the foot of the cross. Many of the faithful offer up a token sacrifice for 40 days to better learn how to love. These sacrifices have meaning, these little daily sufferings in a small way, prepare our…
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A Family After God’s Own Heart
Retreat Registration now Open! The family is a gift from God, but the world’s influence can lead to unhealthy habits. Your Holy Family Ministries provides tools and guidance to bring families closer to God. The family is where we learn to love, and it’s essential to sanctify family life. To achieve this, discernment, pruning away…
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All You Need is Love
As a father of nine children, instilling a solid foundation rooted in Catholic faith is a top concern. St. Paul’s message in 1 Corinthians 13 exemplifies the importance of love in parenting. Teaching his daughter about unconditional love, the author emphasizes the irreplaceable role of love in conveying messages and the incomparable love of God.
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Be Generous with Your Time – 2019 Feast of the Holy Family
December 29, 2019, Feast of the Holy Family Greetings supporters and friends of Your Holy Family Ministries. We pray that your Christmas season has been and will continue to be filled with Faith and Family. We write to you with much joy after celebrating Christmas with most of our children who were able to travel…
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Your Family Can Heal the Church
September 8th, 2019 – 23rd Sunday of Ordinary Time (other years, Birth of the Virgin Mary) In January of 2019, Denae and I began writing a book to bring hope and healing to the Church and those who have been abused by members of the clergy. At the time I recall thinking about why God…
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Healing From Clerical Sexual Abuse
As for God, his ways are perfect;the word of the Lord, purest gold.He indeed is the shieldof all who make him their refuge. Psalm 18:31 How the Clerical Abuse Scandal Affects Me No one knows the pain of the sexual abuse crisis in the Church better than a victim staunchly refusing to abandon the truth…
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Only You Can Form Saints
2018 Feast of the Holy Family “Thus says the LORD to his anointed, Cyrus, whose right hand I grasp, Subduing nations before him, stripping kings of their strength, Opening doors before him, leaving the gates unbarred:” Isaiah 45:1 Dear Your Holy Family Ministry Supporters, Just as Cyrus had doors opened for him, Your Holy Family…
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What is Love? Baby don’t hurt me
What is Love? This is a question that has been asked throughout all of history. Many poets, songwriters and philosophers have sought to provide an answer to people of every age and yet people continue to ask and to seek a love that will fulfill the deepest desires and longings of their hearts. For we…
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33 Days to a Great Family Prayer Life
On November 29th, 2014, work began on the 33 day Family Prayer Consecration Program. Family friendly reflections were written for each day of Fr. Nathan’s Totus Tuus, A Contemplative Approach to Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary. Together with my wife’s family, we prayed, discussed and grew closer to the Lord as a family. When we…