History Article
Close
This article was published on 25 January 2016 at 16:59.
To defend the identity of the family: this believers have the right and duty to intervene. It still must be reaffirmed the unity of the bishops on the centrality of the family. Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, president of CEI, speaks to the “parliament” of the bishops: a much-awaited speech to the approach of the Family Day on 30 January organized by the Association Catholic traditionalist against the draft law for the recognition of rights for civil unions .
“Never fails the identity and unique” institution of the family said in the opening address Cardinal, who a few days ago with a statement at the end of Sunday Mass in Genoa had in fact expressed support to the event , this line different from the general secretary of the Italian Bishops Conference, Nuncio Galantino. Today, in the opening address he used tones very cautious, and never mentioned the Family Day, which also – partly as a result of her statement – is receiving support from many Italian bishops agree on the line of a Church “interventionist” policy issues. But prudence prevails today: “Our every word, as always, want to be respectful of the roles,” he said. And on sensitive issues cites Pope Francis: “There can be no confusion between the family willed by God and every other type of union” and “Children deserve to grow up with a father and a mother. The family is an anthropological fact, not ideological. ”
After his statements happened a fact that likely had an impact: the hearing for Francesco Bagnasco – it happens every time, before any permanent council – which was to be held Friday was canceled. No official confirmation, but it was clear that this was a clear message of Bergoglio, who have long repeats as bishops, which also must be present on the issues that touch people, they do not have to enter the arena, as happened so resounding with the Family Day 2007 or the referendum on assisted procreation in 2005.
About the show only an indirect reference: “Believers have the duty and the right to participate in the common good with serenity of heart and spirit constructive, as solemnly it reiterated the Second Vatican Council. It is up to the laity “to include the divine law in the life of the earthly city. Shoulder their responsibilities in the light of Christian wisdom and with eager attention to the teaching of the Magisterium. “
According to the cardinal,” we must never forget the identity of the family and its importance for the stability and economic development of the country, as well as the essential role played by the education of future generations. ” That the family is a voice from “revive” because “inexhaustible treasure and universal heritage”, asking whether “protected, promoted and supported by policies truly incisive and consistent.” They are the condition “to help – as already happens in other countries – the birth of children.” The birth rate is in fact “a decisive signal to evaluate the status of a country, and therefore should be considered to be all better.” In addition, “more and more they come to the surface – in the sense of the people – the love and the belief that the family, as required by our Constitution, is the foundation and center of the social fabric”, a “point of reference”, the ” place to receive and give warmth, where out of himself to meet each other in the beauty of complementarity and the responsibility to generate new lives, love and grow. ” Thus, “each State assumes the duties and charges to the family based on marriage, because she recognizes not only their future, but also its stability and prosperity.”
© ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Permalink
No comments:
Post a Comment