29 January. SEE:  In a discussion between Catholic and Jewish friends the question, “When is a church a home and when is a home a church?” was raised. Jews have always practised their religion more in the home, while Catholics have tended to focus more on the “house of God” as the building where they gather.  “We really need both, but we Catholics do need to develop a better understanding of our family home as a domestic church where God is really present too, in good times and especially when we are experiencing conflict.” I would like that to be our project for the rest of this year.” Ma Evelyn said, “but at the same time is a home not also more than a dwelling place, but the people, our family members, wherever they are?”   

JUDGE, reflect and share:  Scripture: David sat before the Lord and said, “May it please you to bless the house of your servant, that it may continue forever before you, for you, O Lord God, have spoken and with your blessing shall the house of your servant be blessed forever.”  from 2 Samuel 7:18-29.  Pope Francis: Working to overcome our divisions without losing our identity as individuals presumes that a basic sense of belonging is present in everyone.   In a family, parents, grandparents and children all feel at home.  If someone has a problem, even a serious one, even if he brought it upon himself, the rest of the family comes to his assistance.   They may quarrel, but there is something that does not change; the family bond.   FT 230  

ACT: Decide on possible appropriate action.   Conclude with prayer