Pope in Audience: Remember the magic phrases: May I? Thank you and Pardon Me

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13/05/2015
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In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis focused on the family. He highlighted the three phrases that should often be said to foster respect:  May I? thank you and pardon me. 

The three phrases are more than just good manners, explained the Pope, they are a way to renew trust in family life. 

SUMMARY OF POPE'S CATECHESIS: 

Dear Brothers and Sisters, 

Today I would like to continue our catechesis on the family by reflecting on three phrases: 'May I?â?, 'Thank youâ?, and 'Pardon meâ?.  These simple phrases are not so easy to say or to put into practice.  But when they are ignored, their absence can cause cracks in the foundation of the family, which can lead to its collapse. 

 If these words are part of our daily lives, not just as a formal expression of good manners, but as a sign of deep love for one another, they strengthen a happy family life.  'May I?â? â?? even if we think we have the right to something, when we speak to our spouse or family member with kindness we create space for a true spirit of marital and familial common life.  

We renew trust and respect, revealing our love for others, and we allow them to open the door of their hearts to us.   'Thank youâ? â?? our society has great need for gratitude, which makes us more sensitive to the dignity of the human person and the demands of social justice.  Thankfulness is also the language of God, to whom above all we must express our gratitude.  

'Pardon meâ? â?? Without these words, hurt can develop in our relationships, and weaken our life as a family.  But when we ask forgiveness, we show our desire to restore what was lost â?? respect, honesty, love â?? and healing between family members is made possible.  'May I?â?, 'Thank youâ?, 'Pardon meâ? â?? Let us ask the Lord to keep these three phrases in our hearts, our homes and our communities.

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I offer an affectionate greeting to all the English-speaking pilgrims and visitors present at todayâ??s Audience, including those from England, Sweden, Taiwan, Cameroon and the United States.  May Jesus Christ strengthen you and your families in faith, so that you may be a sign to the world of his love and mercy.  May God bless you all!   

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