“In an era marked by many closures and too many walls, it is essential to recover the experience of the typical coexistence.” With this phrase, Pope Francis once again highlights the vital role of the family as a social motor of peace and prosperity. And in an increasingly individualistic and materialistic society, “conviviality”, that is, […]
God wanted to be born into a family so that he would have someone to take care of him, protect him, help him and accept him as he was. When Jesus was born into a family, the Son of God has sanctified the human family. But how was the Holy Family? The Virgin Mary and […]
Many times we live hoping that change and social improvement will come from outside, forgetting the important role that the family has to make the world in which we live a better, more just and humane place. And it is that a strong and united family in affection and love, organized and committed to education […]
One of the greatest challenges of parents is to bring their children to God and transmit the joy and hope of faith. And, contrary to the values dictated by materialism, faith and trust in God is the best inheritance we can leave to our children. An art that requires coherence, hope, faith and effort, and […]
Christmas has come to Ireland and with it its beautiful traditions and romantic Christmas prints. More than two millennia ago the birth of baby Jesus would bring peace and hope to this beautiful European country. Today the Irish prepare to welcome you in their vibrant cities and historic towns, and invite you to share with […]
The important role of grandparents in society and in the upbringing of children has been of vital importance for centuries. A relevance that increases, if possible, in a society marked by the incorporation of women in the market of work and by the strong competitiveness and demands that emanate from a globalized world. And in […]
Happiness is a subject that has been worrying and occupying the human being from its origins, from classical philosophers, to great scientists and thinkers, to politicians and social movements in all corners of the world that, in one way or another, promise it in their ideals. Even modern advertising has a clear objective: to sell […]
If someone told you that there is something you can do that can help make your marriage happier and that it will only take you five minutes a day, would you not do it? The secret is very simple: pray together every day. Only that. Today, more than ever, the world needs testimonies of strong […]
Being a father is one of the most wonderful privileges that life offers you. Also one of the most important challenges. Such is the importance of being a father who has a day of his own in the calendar of many countries: March 19, internationally recognized date as father’s day and in which the figure […]
Santa Mónica exemplifies masterly the power of prayer of a family woman. Through love, patience, faith and prayer, Saint Monica helped her husband and son to walk the paths of God. Her example is still current. This is her story. Santa Monica was raised as a Christian and, later, she married a person who did […]