May 3.   When Moses and James met at the soccer they sometimes complained that their wives were always busy with sodality matters. “I want her home on Sunday morning to cook for me,” Moses said and James nodded his agreement.  But Daniel overhearing their conversation chipped in, “I’m sorry that my wife has died because now what am I supposed to do. My children have their own families or sodalities to be worried about but one day I asked them all to come together so we could talk things through.  I asked them, “How can we look after all our different interests so that no one feels left out. They really listened and things are much better now.”  

Reflect, share, act,. Scripture.  When the disciples were increasing in number, the Hellenists murmured against  the Hebrews because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.  And the Twelve said, “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. Therefore pick out from among you seven men of good repute whom we may appoint to this duty.”  Acts 6:1-7.   Pope Francis. In family life we need to cultivate that strength of love which can help us fight every evil threatening it.  Love does not yield to resentment, scorn for others, or the desire to hurt or to gain some advantage.   The Christian ideal, especially in families, is a love that never gives up.  AL 118   JUBILEE.  One of the signs of hope to be explored is grandparents. May they find support in the gratitude of their children and the love of their grandchildren, who discover in them their roots and a source of understanding and encouragement. Pray: Mary, mother and protector of the elderly, pray for us.