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8 AUGUST 2018: The treasure of Families
When speaking of families, often the image of a treasure comes to my mind.
Today’s rhythm of life, stress, pressure at work, and also the little attention paid by institutions, could put them in danger.[1]
It’s not enough to talk about their importance: it’s necessary to promote concrete means and to develop their role in society [2] with a good family policy.[3]
Together, let us ask Jesus that any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity.[4]
[1] Post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia of Pope Francis. Introduction; Chapters 2 and 3.
[2] Message of His Holiness Pope Francis on the occasion of the opening meeting of the 3rd edition of the Family Festival in Riva del Garda. December 2, 2014.
[3] Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia of Pope Francis. Introduction; Chapters 2 and 3.
[4] The Holy Father’s monthly intention for August, 2018, entrusted to the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network.