The importance of the Family and the Family Tree

Gospel Thoughts

*Advent Season : C Cycle  3rd Week - Friday*

*GOSPEL -  Mt 1:1-17*

*First Reading - Gen 49:2, 8-10*

*The importance of the Family and the Family Tree*

*1) The Genealogy of Jesus*

The Gospel of the day presents to us the genealogy of Jesus 

One may wonder why so many names are mentioned, without any other details, or what is the use of these names

In fact they convey a powerful message about the family. 

By reading this genealogy one can come to know the family of Jesus and the people who are part of Jesus' family 

*2) The importance of the Genealogy*

First of all it helps a person to identify His/her family members 

Secondly it also helps the person to build a good relationship with others, by knowing that they belong to the same family. 

Knowing the family tree also helps us to know ourselves in a better way, because what we are, its because of our family

Fourthly the genealogy can help a person to know the historical details about the family and their origin to some extent

*3) Importance of the Genealogy in the present day context*

Today the family and the family relationship is losing its importance and relevance. 

Many think that family and family relationship is not so important. Without family also one can manage. 

Most of the young generation only know their parents. That is only one generation. 

Many do not care about the grand parents and other family members. This culture is growing very fast in today's context 

So in such a situation, the genealogy of Jesus gives us a powerful message about the family, family relationship and the family tree. 

*4) What is my knowledge about the genealogy of my family?*

As we reflect about the genealogy of Jesus, it is very important to know the depth of the genealogy of my family. 

To how many people I can identify in my family tree?

How powerful is my family tree? 

Is my family tree full of beaches with healthy leaves and fruits? 

Has my family tree is already dead or is it very weak? 

My personality can be valued based on the strength of my family tree. If so what is the strength of my family tree???

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*