Sunday, December 28, 2025

Dear brother and sisters,

As we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, let us pray for all Catholic fathers who strive to follow the ex-ample of Saint Joseph. May they surrender their fears, trust fully in God’s guidance, and seek His will in the midst of their daily responsibilities. May they allow God’s plan to take shape in their lives so that they can remain steadfast in moral integrity, act with justice and compassion, and live by faith rather than by sight. May they work faithfully, love generously, and serve unconditionally as true protectors and providers, who can offer their families stability, protect them from harm, and nurture a spirit of peace within their homes. May their example shape strong families, strengthen the Church, and help sanctify the world through their integrity, compassion, and unwavering devotion.

As we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, let us pray for all Catholic mothers who strive to follow the ex-ample of the Blessed Virgin Mary. May they trust God in every circumstance, remain faithful amid uncertain-ty, and rest confidently in His mercy, justice, and power. May they embrace the daily vocation of motherhood with hearts anchored in faith, humility, and compassion. May they become living reminders of God’s fidelity while guiding, comforting, and encouraging their children through every stage of life. And may they build homes where faith can take root, where their children experience the loving presence of God, and where mothers become true sources of grace, strength, and tenderness for their families.

As we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, let us pray for all Catholic children who strive to follow the example of the Baby Jesus. May they listen to their parents, obey them, and trust them, not out of fear, but out of love. May they open their hearts to God through daily prayer, by growing in their faith, and by choosing what is right even in small matters. May they help joyfully in their homes, show kindness to their siblings, offer encouragement to others, and bring the gentle love of the Baby Jesus into their families. May they become signs of hope, instruments of God’s grace, and examples of Catholic believers who live with joyful hearts in school, at play, and within their homes.

Sincerely yours in Jesus Christ and Our Lady of La Vang!

Reverend Kiet Anh Ta.