(-ONLY VIDEO-) In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis talked about the importance of marriage and the family.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Reflecting on today's Gospel readings, the Pope said it's not a coincidence that Jesus chose a wedding to perform his first miracle by turning water into wine. 'In this way\u00e2?\u009d said the Pope, 'Jesus showed His loving concern for the couple and gave a sign which has much to tell us about the meaning and importance of marriage itself.\u00e2?\u009d\u00a0<\/p>\n
SUMMARY OF CATECHESIS.<\/p>\n
Dear Brothers and Sisters:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00a0As we continue our catechesis on the family, we look to the marriage feast at Cana, where Jesus performed his first miracle, changing water into wine, at the prompting of Mary his Mother. \u00a0In this way, he showed his loving concern for the couple and gave a 'sign\u00e2?\u009d which has much to tell us about the meaning and importance of marriage itself. \u00a0Today, society is confronted with fewer marriages. \u00a0In many countries, separation of couples is increasing, while the number of children is decreasing. \u00a0These broken marriage bonds affect the young most of all, as they come to view marriage as something temporary. \u00a0Perhaps there is a fear of failure which prevents men and women from trusting in Christ\u00e2??s promise of grace in marriage and in the family. \u00a0And yet, in truth we know that almost every man and woman desires a secure and lasting relationship, a stable marriage and a happy family. \u00a0<\/p>\n
The most effective witness to the blessing of marriage is the good life of Christian spouses and their families. \u00a0The consecration of their love by God is the font of their peace and fidelity. \u00a0To make these blessings more evident to the world, the equality enjoyed by the spouses must produce new fruit \u00e2?? equal opportunities in the workplace; a new valuing of motherhood and fatherhood; and a greater appreciation for the openness of families to those most in need. \u00a0Let us not be afraid to invite Jesus and Mary to the marriage feast, for Christian spouses marry not only for themselves but for the good of the community and for all of society. \u00a0<\/p>\n
I offer an affectionate greeting to all the English-speaking pilgrims and visitors present at today\u00e2??s Audience, including those from England, Ireland, Sweden, Africa, Australia, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Canada and the United States. \u00a0May your pilgrimage to the Eternal City confirm you in love for our Lord and his Church. \u00a0May God bless you all!<\/p>\n
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