Apostolic Exhortation, Familiaris Consortio: Analysis
On 22nd November, 1981, the apostolic exhortation, Familiaris Consortio was Issued by Pope John Paul II. In this document, the pope points out the important place occupied by the Christian family in the modern world. He sets out to guide the Christian family in the contemporary world to live a life reflecting the fundamental human values that aim at fostering marriage and family; these values are in accordance with the dictates of Christian faith.
The document points out that conjugal love between man and woman is not only biological, but surpasses this to embrace the inner being of the human person. The pope asserts that a conjugal love that is not self-giving is deceptive. Furthermore, the totality of conjugal love needs to be directly related …show more content…
In the same breath, it is also important for the spouses to be linked with the Sacrament of Eucharist in their daily lives. It is from the eucharist that the couples draw their strength and are enabled to grow and mature in their vocation and spiritual life. The Eucharist offers the couples an encounter of the source from which their marriage covenant flows; it is the source from which their marriage is interiorly structured and continually …show more content…
It was presented to the world on April 8th 2016. Drawing from the discussion from the Synods of Bishops on the Family, Pope Francis affirms the Church’s traditional teaching on Family Life and Marriage, but also emphasizes the role of personal conscience and pastoral discernment for the pastors of souls. The document upholds the spirit of the Gospel pointing out that it is concrete, full of mercy, and seeks to strengthen marriage and family life. Marriage is a joint project with God and therefore, we ought not to lose heart because of our limitations.
Pope Francis insists that a good marriage must be a dynamic process. He says that for us to value it, love does not have to be perfect. Traditional teachings on marriage are affirmed but we should not burden people with impractical expectations. Marriage is between one man and one woman and is indissoluble; same sex union is not considered as
The document points out that conjugal love between man and woman is not only biological, but surpasses this to embrace the inner being of the human person. The pope asserts that a conjugal love that is not self-giving is deceptive. Furthermore, the totality of conjugal love needs to be directly related …show more content…
In the same breath, it is also important for the spouses to be linked with the Sacrament of Eucharist in their daily lives. It is from the eucharist that the couples draw their strength and are enabled to grow and mature in their vocation and spiritual life. The Eucharist offers the couples an encounter of the source from which their marriage covenant flows; it is the source from which their marriage is interiorly structured and continually …show more content…
It was presented to the world on April 8th 2016. Drawing from the discussion from the Synods of Bishops on the Family, Pope Francis affirms the Church’s traditional teaching on Family Life and Marriage, but also emphasizes the role of personal conscience and pastoral discernment for the pastors of souls. The document upholds the spirit of the Gospel pointing out that it is concrete, full of mercy, and seeks to strengthen marriage and family life. Marriage is a joint project with God and therefore, we ought not to lose heart because of our limitations.
Pope Francis insists that a good marriage must be a dynamic process. He says that for us to value it, love does not have to be perfect. Traditional teachings on marriage are affirmed but we should not burden people with impractical expectations. Marriage is between one man and one woman and is indissoluble; same sex union is not considered as