Honour and respect for Parents.

Living The Gospel this week: Honour and respect for Parents. Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14.

On this feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I suggest you read this passage of the Book of Sirach if possible with your family.

“For the Lord honors a father above his children, and he confirms a mother’s right over her children. Those who honor their father atone for sins, and those who respect their mother are like those who lay up treasure. Those who honor their father will have joy in their own children,

and when they pray they will be heard. Those who respect their father will have long life,

and those who honor their mother obey the Lord; My child, help your father in his old age,

and do not grieve him as long as he lives; even if his mind fails, be patient with him; because you have all your faculties do not despise him. For kindness to a father will not be forgotten, and will be credited to you against your sins”.

“Parents are the primary educators of their children. Children should then honor their parents” (Saint John Paul II)

Fr. Georges Roger Bidzogo SAC