Word on fire is brought to you by Catholic cemeteries, serving the Chicago area since 1837.

This is Cardinal Francis George, and I invite you to join me for the next few minutes to reflect with Father Robert Barron on the Word of God, which is the Word on Fire.

Father Barron will challenge us to open our hearts to the Word on Fire, which is God's

word of love for each of us.

If our hearts are open, the Lord can change and transform us so that we might speak with

love about the one who is love.

The Archdiocese of Chicago through the generosity of Sacred Heart Parish in Winnetka

now presents the Word on Fire.

Peace be with you.

Friends, Holy Family Sunday gives us the opportunity to reflect on what makes a family holy.

Now, I can give you lots of advice about how to make your families psychologically healthier,

more functional, happier, et cetera, and there's nothing in the world wrong with any of that

advice. In fact, our first reading for today from the book of Syrock gives a fair amount of it.

Listen, he obeys his father, brings comfort to his mother.

Take care of your father when he's old.

Even if his mind fail, be considerate of him.

There are a number of these nice practical bits of psychological advice that are very wise, very helpful.

Our second reading, too, from Paul to the Colossians.

Trades in similar rhetoric.

Listen, put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,

bearing with one another and forgiving one another.

Again, good advice, especially I would say that last bit of advice.

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