The importance of spending Quality time with family members and relatives

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Advent Season : 4th Week : Thursday*

*Gospel : Lk 1:46-56*

*First Reading : 1 Sam 1:24-28*

*The importance of spending Quality time with family members and relatives*

*1) Mary remained for three months*

Mother Mary who had gone to meet Elizabeth, remained with her for three months 

Spending three months with Elizabeth was very important for Mary.

Since both of them were pregnant, it was a good time to be together to share the joys and sorrows of their lives 

*2) The duration tjree months*

Three months quite a long time 

One who wishes to spend three months with others he/she can't can not be treated as guests at all times 

The person has to live a normal life adopting oneself to all the situations of the family

In fact one who spends three months with another, need to make lots of adjustments and learn lots of new things 

*3) Impact on the relationship*

Three months makes a person to know the other in a better way. 

This has great impact on the relationship. If everything goes on well then the relationship becomes strong

*4) Spending Quality time is very important*

We can learn from Mary the following things about the stay for three months 

Ready to sacrifice ones time for the other

The relationship becomes strong

A call to reflect about the time which we spend with our own people 

Willingness to adjust oneself to the new situation

Time to learn lots of new things 

*5) My life and busy schedule*

Today all are busy. No one has the time spend with others 

In the busy schedule, spending, quality time with family members relatives, and friends has become a great challenge to every one.

 Nothing can substitute the real human relations with anything else 

Mary is a great model for us to think about spending quality time with our dear and near ones.

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*