Chapter 7: “Strengthening the education of children” Parents always influence the moral development of their children, for better or worse. Therefore, it is most appropriate for them to accept this unavoidable function and to do so consciously, enthusiastically, reasonably, and appropriately. It is a mission that cannot be delegated and must be rescued. Chapter 8: “Accompanying, discerning and integrating fragility” Although the Church understands that any breach of the marriage bond goes against God’s will, it is also aware of the fragility of many of His children. This chapter guides us to have a look of love and an attitude of pastoral mercy with these complex situations in the married life. Chapter 9: “Conjugal and Family Spirituality” The spirituality of family love is made up of thousands of real and concrete gestures. In that variety of gifts and encounters that mature communion, God has his abode. That commitment associates both human and divine because it is full of the love of God. In short, marital spirituality is a spirituality of the bond inhabited by divine love. CONCLUSION: PRAYER TO THE HOLY FAMILY This is the prayer to the Holy Family with which the pope ends his exhortation  Amoris laetitia  on […]

Closing of the World Meeting of Families 2018 will be a mass that will bring together thousands of people from Ireland and the whole world. The World Meeting of Families concludes with a Solemn Eucharistic Celebration which will bring together people and families from all over the world in communion and thanksgiving. The Mass will mark the conclusion of the 2018 World Meeting of Families in Dublin and announce the name of the diocese chosen to be the next host of the event together with the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life. The main celebrant of the Final Mass will be Pope Francis, once he confirms his attendance at the World Meeting of Families 2018. The Holy Father has indicated his intention to come to Ireland for the Meeting, but this still has to be confirmed. The place of the Final Mass will be announced with the final confirmation of the Pope Francis’ attendance.