Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 26: Community

The family – 26.Community Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning! Today I would like to focus our attention on the connection between the family and the Christian community. This bond is natural, so to speak, because the Church is a spiritual family and the...
Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 24: Prayer

Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 24: Prayer

The family – 24. Prayer Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning! After reflecting on how the family lives the time of celebration and that of work, let us now consider the time of prayer. The most frequent complaint of Christians is actually with regard to time:...

Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 23: Work

The family – 23. Work Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning! After having reflected on celebration in the life of the family, today we will ponder a complimentary element, that of work. Both are part of God’s creative design, celebration and work. Work, as it...

Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 22: Celebration

The family – 22. Celebration Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning! Today we open a short series of reflections on the three dimensions that articulate, so to speak, the rhythm of family life: celebration, work, prayer. Let’s begin with celebration. Today we...