Okay, so fish are fascinating. Did you know that salmon swim upstream for almost 2,000 miles every year? This is insane. This Sunday, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, and the family are like fish always swimming upstream. No matter what is going on in the culture, no matter what is happening in the world, the family is always being counter-cultural, going against the grain, bringing life, and providing life. And so we are called as Catholic Christians to embrace the family, to embrace the culture of life. This is such great news that God created the family. God created human nature, and that can never be taken away. So praying for all of you and your families as we enter into 2025. Happy New Year, and this is Spirit Juice. Peace.
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