family and the common good

Tuesday 30 May 2023 (12:57)

The family has a positive impact on everyone because it is the generator of the common good: good family relationships are an inalienable wealth not only for spouses
And for children, as well as for the entire ecclesiastical community
And civic – the Pope indicated in the message for the launch of the Global Compact for the Family, a joint program of action aimed at providing pastoral care for families
In dialogue with family studies and research centers located in Catholic universities around the world.

The Holy Father indicated that the aim of this initiative is to ensure pastoral work with families
In particular, churches have made more effective use of the results of research and educational efforts
And formative activities that take place in universities.
“It’s about valuing marriage and family life
is without.

Francis pointed out that the studies conducted revealed a state of crisis in family relations. However, the research also highlights that the family remains the number one source of social life and shows that there are good practices worth sharing
And spread it all over the world.

The Global Family Compact is intended as a way to express itself
In four steps:

1. Activating the process of dialogue and deepening cooperation between university study centers and research centers dealing with family issues.

2. Create greater coordination in the range
Content and goals among Christian communities
and Catholic universities.

3. Supporting the family’s culture and life in the community.
So that useful suggestions and goals can be generated
for public policy.

4. Coordinating and supporting proposals that have already been identified and that have emerged to serve the family
It has been enriched and supported spiritually, pastorally, culturally, legally, politically, economically and socially.

The Holy Father stated that “Most of God’s dreams concerning human society are fulfilled in the family.” Therefore, one cannot agree to his downfall, nor can one be indifferent to his future. – Let us remind you that the family has a positive effect on everyone, because it is the generator of the common good: good family relations are an inalienable wealth not only for spouses
And for children, as well as for the entire ecclesiastical community
And civilian life, Francis said.

The Pope encouraged institutions and individuals to join the Global Compact for the Family “to dedicate themselves creatively and confidently to everything that can help return the family to the center of our pastoral commitment.”
and social.”