Nigeria, Dec. 28 -- Justine John DYIKUK

Dear friends in Christ,

On the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Year A (28 December 2025), I bring you greetings and God's blessings!

Theme: Imitating the First Family

Introduction

Friends in Christ, today, the family institution is at a crossroads. This is no thanks to the upsurge of irreligion leading to indifferentism, crass individualism and a moral freefall. Humanity faces an existential threat in capitalist systems where things are seemingly prioritised over genuine love and upholding family values. Amid this ugly development, our liturgy presents us with the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph as a prototype for all Christian families where father, mother and childre...