Pope Francis waited for
two synods of the world's bishops to conclude before publishing his apostolic
exhortation "The Joy of Love", or, as it is known by its Latin title,
Amoris Laetitia. If you read the Catholic Update the parish made available
summarizing the document, you will surely enjoy this extended reflection on
'discernment", a central theme throughout the Holy Father's work. Each
Christian is called to have a discerning heart, and the community as a whole
must discern our call to build up family life at every opportunity.
During his homily at the
Diocesan Jubilee of Mercy Pilgrimage Mass at the Martyrs' Shrine, Bishop Fabbro
spoke about each of us being on a spiritual journey: as Amoris Laetitia (and
the authors below) insists, we must live out this journey within our families,
accompanying one another in the same way as our Merciful God accompanies us.
While the exhortation is
a lengthy read, it is available free at Bishop Barron's Word on Fire website,
or copies may be purchased from our Canadian
Bishops. Enjoy! May all our families be places where the joy of love is
amplified & celebrated. Fr. Matt
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