Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 11. Male and female (Part II)

by user | May 6, 2015 | Family

The family – 11. Male and female (II) Dear Brothers and Sisters, In the preceding catechesis on the family, I meditated on the first narrative of the creation of the human being, in the first chapter of Genesis, where it is written: “God created man in his own...

Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 10. Male and female (Part I)

by user | Apr 24, 2015 | Family

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning! Today’s catechesis is dedicated to an aspect central to the theme of the family: the great gift that God gave to humanity with the creation of man and woman and with the sacrament of marriage. This catechesis and the next one...

Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 9. The children (Part II)

by user | Apr 22, 2015 | Family

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning, In this series of Catecheses on the family, today we are completing our reflection on children, who are the most beautiful gift and blessing that the Creator has given to man and woman. We have already spoken about the great...

Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 8. The children (Part I)

by user | Apr 20, 2015 | Family

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning, After reviewing the various members of the family — mother, father, children, siblings, grandparents —, I would like to conclude this first group of catecheses on the family by speaking about children. I will do so in two...

Pope Francis’ Catechesis on the Family – 7. The elderly (Part II) – The grandparents

by user | Apr 16, 2015 | Family

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning, In today’s catechesis we continue our reflection on grandparents, considering the value and importance of their role in the family. I do so by placing myself in their shoes, because I too belong to this age group. When I was in...