I think about that sometimes, most especially when my family or friends visit, and we have such a great time together...surely Christ in His life had many such moments...
Regarding ritual, I think of all the Passovers and other Jewish ritual Christ must have participated in...even His earthly foster father, and Blessed Mary took Him at the very beginning of His life to the temple...the wedding at Cana was certainly filled with ritual, as were the funerals...
Rituals bring us together at certain important times, so that we remember on a regular schedule who we are in relation to God Almighty and His Son. Our Church rituals are filled with His Holy Word, most especially at the common daily mass and the major Church celebrations. They lift us up, encourage us, and nourish our faith.
Just my 2cents.
Beautiful, JA
You are a companion for the Journey.