St. Peter's Square was packed on Wednesday morning, with more than 60,000 pilgrims welcoming Pope Francis. From the popemobile, he blessed several children along the way- and this group of girls got a chance to get up close and give three red roses to the Pope. \u00a0<\/p>\n
At one point, the Pope got off the popemobile to greet this group of children, waving Chinese flags.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In his catechesis the Pope talked about the beauty \u00a0of Christian marriage, describing it as an act of faith and love. He also highlighted what marriage is not.\u00a0<\/p>\n
POPE FRANCIS
\n'It's not just a ceremony that takes place in the Church, with flowers, a dress and photographs. Christian marriage is a Sacrament that happens in the Church, but it also makes the Church. It starts a new family life.\u00e2?\u009d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Reflecting a letter of St. Paul, the Pope reiterated that a husband has the responsibility to love his wife, just as Christ loves the Church. He had this to say to all husbands:\u00a0<\/p>\n
POPE FRANCIS
\n'All you husbands out here understand this. To love your wives just like Christ loves His Church, is no joke.\u00e2?\u009d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Highlighting the power of the Sacrament, he also reiterated that when couples marry in the Church, they are called to transmit the grace of God to everyone. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Last but not least, he greeted the newlywed couples out in the Square, reminding them to love one another just as Christ loves His Church.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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