Scripture
Luke 2:51
Sirach 3:2-6,12-14; Psalm 128:1-5; Colossians 3:12-21; Luke 2:41-52
Sermon Week/Year
The Holy Family of Jesus Mary and Joseph
There is a beautiful fable about a little girl with no family and no one to love her. One day, feeling exceptionally sad and lonely, she was walking through a meadow when she noticed a small butterfly caught in a thornbush. The more the butterfly struggled to free itself, the deeper the thorns cut into its fragile body. The young girl carefully released the butterfly from its captivity. Instead of flying away, the little butterfly became a beautiful “Good Fairy.” The young girl rubbed her eyes in disbelief.
“For your wonderful kindness,” the Good Fairy said to the girl, “I will grant you any wish you would like.” The little girl thought momentarily, then replied, “I want to be happy!” The fairy said, “Very well,” moved close her and whispered in her ear. Then, the good fairy vanished.
As the little girl grew up, no one in the land was as happy as she was.…
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