Fidelity and commitment in Christian marriage are important, as well as the need for reconciliation and forgiveness in times of conflict or hardship.
Taken up into heaven, Mary shows us the way to God, the way to heaven, the way to Life (Pope St. John Paul II)
Christians can work towards healing broken relationships and building a peaceful community based on love, forgiveness, and understanding.
We must walk boldly in obedience to God's call, and to approach him with childlike faith and humility, trusting in his unfailing love and provision.
God is always mindful of his children's needs and will provide for them in ways that may seem unexpected or miraculous.
Even in our darkest moments, God is always there to provide us with strength and nourishment. We need to carry on.
The example of St. Lawrence reminds us of the greater calling to serve God and others with selfless love.
Discipleship requires sacrificing our own desires for the sake of following Christ. It means surrendering our own will and submitting to God's will in every aspect of our lives, even when it goes against our own desires and ambitions.
It may require us to let go of worldly desires and comforts in order to fully devote ourselves to serving God and following His will.
God's love is not restricted by human boundaries or categories, but extends to all who come to him in faith.