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Fr. Celestine Strub O.F.M.

The Christian Home

The Christian Home

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Why do many children instructed in the Catholic faith fail to lead a holy life? They have the catechism, the sacraments, and even strong Catholic societies. But in all societies, something is wanting,—namely, the intimate daily association of the members in all the important affairs of life.

Happily, however, there is a natural society capable of exerting a lifelong influence on its members. That society is the family. Restore religion to its rightful place in the home; let religion permeate the family life, and not only will the individual have the safeguard he needs against the evils of society, but society itself will be transformed.

This, then, religion in the home, is to my mind, the best of all remedies for the reform of society; and the purpose of this little book is to explain the remedy and to induce all Christian families that can be reached to adopt it.

“If the father seeks to imitate St. Joseph; if the mother emulates the loving care of Mary; if the children follow the example of the Child Jesus; and if all seek first the Kingdom of God,—be it ever so humble, yours will be a happy home.” Fr. Celestine Strub

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