A Year with Pope Francis on the Family: Daily Reflections

This pocket-sized volume contains a treasure of reflections and quotations primarily on the family and family life for each day of the year, taken from the writings and talks of Pope Francis. Topics range from Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, the sacrament of marriage, suffering and family burdens, women, motherhood, to family values and family as domestic church. Included are an opening prayer and a prayer for the family. These topics for daily prayer and reflection and essential small beads of his thoughts are arranged to enlighten, comfort, and guide every family in the world. Take your portion for each day and share it with your family; spend time to savour every word. Every day has its own flavour, its own rhythm. These words from Pope Francis will strengthen you in faith, help you to appreciate your family and the family of God, and inspire you to fulfil with dignity and peace the mission that God has entrusted to you and yours.