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Backstory:

The song is inspired by Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation "Amoris Laetitia" {The Joy of Love/ Love in the Family].  It gives a positive view of family at church, an ordinary meal and a celebration.

Lyrics:

                                                  
JOY OF OUR FAMILY                       

VERSE 1
Gather at table in God's holy home;
Union of prayer for the world, for our own.
Wisdom word; sacred food: now take and eat.
Strength for the falling;
Guidance for the ones who seek/

CHORUS
Thank God for life in the joy of our family;
Close with the people to whom we belong.
We talk together in the family language,
And everybody knows the song.

VERSE 2
Gather at supper; share all the news.
How did your day go?  How was your school?
Pass the potatoes; the meat loaf tastes grand.
We laugh at jokes
Only we can understand.
CHORUS

VERSE 3
Cake, candles, ice cream; gifts costing green.
Barbecued chicken, vegetables creamed.
Birthday balloons try to cling to the wall.
We wish you blessings;
Phone's ringing; another Birthday call.
CHORUS