In other words, while called to an increasingly profound union, they can risk effacing their differences and the rightful distance between the two. En el comienzo, Juvenal y Fermina están casados hace dos años y, en el final, hace treinta: la … 104. Courtesy “is a school of sensitivity and disinterestedness” which requires a person “to develop his or her mind and feelings, learning how to listen, to speak and, at certain times, to keep quiet”.107 It is not something that a Christian may accept or reject. introduccin al captulo cuarto: El amor en el matrimonio. These examples of his sensitivity showed how much his human heart was open to others. English: On Love, in Faith, Hope, Love, San Francisco, 1997, p. 256. Anyone who wishes to give love must also receive love as a gift”.164 Still, we must never forget that our human equilibrium is fragile; there is a part of us that resists real human growth, and any moment it can unleash the most primitive and selfish tendencies. The ideal of marriage cannot be seen purely as generous donation and self-sacrifice, where each spouse renounces all personal needs and seeks only the other’s good without concern for personal satisfaction. Capítulo noveno: “Espiritualidad conyugal y familiar”. Once we allow ill will to take root in our hearts, it leads to deep resentment. Their dedication greatly enriches the family, the Church and society”.165, 159. 1 Cor 4:19). 1 - A la luz de la Palabra: Da tono a toda la Exhortación. These and similar signs show that it is in the very nature of conjugal love to be definitive. Love is experienced and nurtured in the daily life of couples and their children. Never downplay what they say or think, even if you need to express your own point of view. 171 views, 10 likes, 6 loves, 0 comments, 9 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Catequesis Familiar Parroquia San Martín de Thours - Reque: Hoy compartimos con ustedes el Cuarto … 6. Even amid unresolved conflicts and confused emotional situations, they daily reaffirm their decision to love, to belong to one another, to share their lives and to continue loving and forgiving. The word “love”, however, is commonly used and often misused.105. Longer life spans now mean that close and exclusive relationships must last for four, five or even six decades; consequently, the initial decision has to be frequently renewed. Following upon what has just been said, this phrase speaks of the hope of one who knows that others can change, mature and radiate unexpected beauty and untold potential. RESUMEN AMORIS LAETITIA: INTRODUCCIÓN (nº 1-7) Justificación del nombre de la Exhortación (nº1): •El deseo de familia permanece vivo en el hombre de hoy. 91. Often the other spouse does not need a solution to his or her problems, but simply to be heard, to feel that someone has acknowledge their pain, their disappointment, their fear, their anger, their hopes and their dreams. Jesus told his disciples that in a world where power prevails, each tries to dominate the other, but “it shall not be so among you” (Mt 20:26). 144. In this way, it grows ever stronger, for without a sense of belonging we cannot sustain a commitment to others; we end up seeking our convenience alone and life in common becomes impossible. In the words of Saint Augustine, “the greater the danger in battle the greater is the joy of victory”.131 After suffering and struggling together, spouses are able to experience that it was worth it, because they achieved some good, learned something as a couple, or came to appreciate what they have. Each progresses along the path of personal growth and development. He or she reaffirms the decision to belong to the other and expresses that choice in faithful and loving closeness. The opposite of resentment is forgiveness, which is rooted in a positive attitude that seeks to understand other people’s weaknesses and to excuse them. 157 Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World Gaudium et Spes, 49. Human beings live on this earth, and all that they do and seek is fraught with passion. Such perfection is possible and accessible to every man and woman”.170, 161. Indignation is only healthy when it makes us react to a grave injustice; when it permeates our attitude towards others it is harmful. We become distant from others, avoiding affection and fearful in our interpersonal relationships. 149 Catechesis (12 November 1980), 2: Insegnamenti III/2 (1980), 1133. Consequently, there is no room for the gentleness of love and its expression. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 152. Somewhere somebody must have a little sense, and that’s the strong person. Los Padres indicaron que «un discernimiento particular es indispensable para acompañar pastoralmente a los separados, los … Mt 7:5). This does not mean that everything will change in this life. Love does not have to be perfect for us to value it. It is important for Christians to show their love by the way they treat family members who are less knowledgeable about the faith, weak or less sure in their convictions. The joy of this contemplative love needs to be cultivated. 133. 114, art. It requires the self-discipline of not speaking until the time is right. In those families, no one grows old, there is no sickness, sorrow or death… Consumerist propaganda presents a fantasy that has nothing to do with the reality which must daily be faced by the heads of families”.137 It is much healthier to be realistic about our limits, defects and imperfections, and to respond to the call to grow together, to bring love to maturity and to strengthen the union, come what may. The inner logic of Christian love is not about importance and power; rather, “whoever would be first among you must be your slave” (Mt 20:27). Yet what really makes us important is a love that understands, shows concern, and embraces the weak. texto del capítulo octavo para buscar re-coger el rico mensaje doctrinal y pastoral. They call for daily effort. This is about more than simply putting up with evil; it has to do with the use of the tongue. Versión de estudio: Todas las citas (bíblicas, magisteriales y patrísticas) están enlazadas a su versión completa. 123 Encyclical Letter Lumen Fidei (29 June 2013), 52: AAS 105 (2013), 590. To love is also to be gentle and thoughtful, and this is conveyed by the next word, aschemonéi. Guardar. 145. Id., Summa Theologiae II-II, q. 149. More and more! First, Paul says that love “bears all things” (panta stégei). Resumen: Amoris Laetitia. Rather, it should be understood along the lines of the Hebrew verb “to love”; it is “to do good”. 99. When the search for pleasure becomes obsessive, it holds us in thrall and keeps us from experiencing other satisfactions. Yet it can only be the fruit of a long and demanding apprenticeship. 153. We encounter problems whenever we think that relationships or people ought to be perfect, or when we put ourselves at the centre and expect things to turn out our way. 30 abril, 2016. Saint John Paul II very subtly warned that a couple can be “threatened by insatiability”158. 3. For “man cannot live without love. How often we hear complaints like: “He does not listen to me.” “Even when you seem to, you are really doing something else.” “I talk to her and I feel like she can’t wait for me to finish.” “When I speak to her, she tries to change the subject, or she gives me curt responses to end the conversation”. 145 Cf. 109 Catechesis (13 May 2005): L’Osservatore Romano, 14 May 2015, p. 8. In other words, we rejoice at the good of others when we see their dignity and value their abilities and good works. En este año 2019 celebramos el tercer aniversario de la publicación de la exhortación apostólica Amoris Laetitia, del papa Francisco (19 de marzo de 2016, solemnidad de San José) Con … AMORIS LAETITIA esp. “Amoris laetitia” (AL – “La alegría del amor”), la Exhortación apostólica post-sinodal “sobre el amor en la familia”, con fecha no … A wife can care for her sick husband and thus, in drawing near to the Cross, renew her commitment to love unto death. 151. If I give all I have, and if I deliver my body to be burned, but have not love, I gain nothing” (1 Cor 13:2-3). All that has been said so far would be insufficient to express the Gospel of marriage and the family, were we not also to speak of love. As a social institution, marriage protects and shapes a shared commitment to deeper growth in love and commitment to one another, for the good of society as a whole. In this sense, we can appreciate the teachings of some Eastern masters who urge us to expand our consciousness, lest we be imprisoned by one limited experience that can blinker us. All this brings us to the sexual dimension of marriage. Nuestra reflexión sobre el capítulo 7 de la Exhortación Apostólica Amoris Laetitia (AL) [1] —«Fortalecer la educación de los hijos»—, tiene un supuesto: que en los consejos que el Papa da a los padres se puede encontrar luz para comprender toda su tarea Magisterial [2]. Fearing the other person as a kind of “rival” is a sign of weakness and needs to be overcome. This trust enables a relationship to be free. 103. José Ignacio Munilla. 119. El We have to put ourselves in their shoes and try to peer into their hearts, to perceive their deepest concerns and to take them as a point of departure for further dialogue. This calls for a pedagogical process that involves renunciation. Capítulo Cuatro es sobre el amor en el matrimonio. hopes all things, This expansion of consciousness is not the denial or destruction of desire so much as its broadening and perfection. En este documento, se exploran los pasajes más significativos de la Biblia para poner en evidencia la alegría del amor que brota de Dios y que se puede vivir en … As an essential requirement of love, “every human being is bound to live agreeably with those around him”.108 Every day, “entering into the life of another, even when that person already has a part to play in our life, demands the sensitivity and restraint which can renew trust and respect. We should not however confuse different levels: there is no need to lay upon two limited persons the tremendous burden of having to reproduce perfectly the union existing between Christ and his Church, for marriage as a sign entails “a dynamic process…, one which advances gradually with the progressive integration of the gifts of God”.121. They remain caught up in their own needs and desires. 117 Encyclical Letter Casti Connubii (31 December 1930): AAS 22 (1930), 547-548. 94. But when passions are aroused or sought, and as a result we perform evil acts, the evil lies in the decision to fuel them and in the evil acts that result. Or the fact that the dignity of others and our human vocation to love thus end up being less important than an obscure need to “find oneself ”? 92. Fraternal communion is enriched by respect and appreciation for differences within an overall perspective that advances the common good. … It does not matter if they hold me back, if they unsettle my plans, or annoy me by the way they act or think, or if they are not everything I want them to be. And this is precisely the mystery of marriage: God makes of the two spouses one single existence”.119 This has concrete daily consequences, because the spouses, “in virtue of the sacrament, are invested with a true and proper mission, so that, starting with the simple ordinary things of life they can make visible the love with which Christ loves his Church and continues to give his life for her”.120, 122. AMORIS LAETITIA Capítulo primero: “A la luz de la Palabra” Esta Exhortación adquiere un sentido especial en el contexto de este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia. INTRODUCCIÓN Para ayudar a la reflexión personal y grupal, este tema selecciona frases de la primera parte del capítulo 4 de la Exhortación Apostólica Amoris Laetitia –La alegría del amor-, que va Much hurt and many problems result when we stop looking at one another. Love bears all things, Francisco. Panta hypoménei. God’s “patience”, shown in his mercy towards sinners, is a sign of his real power. For example, if hard feelings start to emerge, they should be dealt with sensitively, lest they interrupt the dynamic of dialogue. 124. The other person is much more than the sum of the little things that annoy me. What is morally good or evil is what we do on the basis of, or under the influence of, a given passion. Conjugal love reaches that fullness to which it is interiorly ordained: conjugal charity.”118, 121. Our way of asking and responding to questions, the tone we use, our timing and any number of other factors condition how well we communicate. A love that is weak or infirm, incapable of accepting marriage as a challenge to be taken up and fought for, reborn, renewed and reinvented until death, cannot sustain a great commitment. Captulo cuarto: El amor en el matrimonio. 156 Paul VI, Encyclical Letter Humanae Vitae (25 July 1968), 13: AAS 60 (1968), 489. Rather than speak absolutely of the superiority of virginity, it should be enough to point out that the different states of life complement one another, and consequently that some can be more perfect in one way and others in another. believes all things, It is real, albeit limited and earthly. Love, on the other hand, is marked by humility; if we are to understand, forgive and serve others from the heart, our pride has to be healed and our humility must increase. We need to free ourselves from feeling that we all have to be alike. Alexander of Hales, for example, stated that in one sense marriage may be considered superior to the other sacraments, inasmuch as it symbolizes the great reality of “Christ’s union with the Church, or the union of his divine and human natures”.167, 160. Por su interés, ofrecemos el artículo íntegro del Rector de la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Argentina, D. Víctor Manuel Fernández, sobre el capítulo VIII de la … He was also deeply moved by the sufferings of others (cf. Here I think of the words of Martin Luther King, who met every kind of trial and tribulation with fraternal love: “The person who hates you most has some good in him; even the nation that hates you most has some good in it; even the race that hates you most has some good in it. Summa Theologiae I-II, q. For this reason it is translated as “kind”; love is ever ready to be of assistance. The truth is that “family communion can only be preserved and perfected through a great spirit of sacrifice. 100. Resúmenes. Children not only want their parents to love one another, but also to be faithful and remain together. It does involve realizing that, though things may not always turn out as we wish, God may well make crooked lines straight and draw some good from the evil we endure in this world. 25/05/2016. AMORIS LAETITIA EXHORTACIÓN APOSTÓLICA DEL PAPA FRANCISO SOBRE EL AMOR EN LA FAMILIA FICHAS DE TRABAJO CAPÍTULO CUARTO: EL AMOR EN EL … 128 Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World Gaudium et Spes, 48. Yet we keep looking for more and more faults, imagining greater evils, presuming all kinds of bad intentions, and so resentment grows and deepens. The family must always be a place where, when something good happens to one of its members, they know that others will be there to celebrate it with them. 27, art. These are not words that demean, sadden, anger or show scorn. If my attraction to that person makes me try to dominate him or her, then my feeling only serves my selfishness. This lies behind the complaints and grievances we often hear in families: “My husband does not look at me; he acts as if I were invisible”. Precisely as all-encompassing, this union is also exclusive, faithful and open to new life. 107 Octavio Paz, La llama doble, Barcelona, 1993, 35. When we have been offended or let down, forgiveness is possible and desirable, but no one can say that it is easy. The Bible makes it clear that generously serving others is far more noble than loving ourselves. That is not envy, but the desire for equality. If I expect too much, the other person will let me know, for he or she can neither play God nor serve all my needs. In marriage, the joy of love needs to be cultivated. We have known a love that is prior to any of our own efforts, a love that constantly opens doors, promotes and encourages. CAPÍTULO CUARTO: EL AMOR EN EL MATRIMONIO (II) 0. We need to learn to pray over our past history, to accept ourselves, to learn how to live with our limitations, and even to forgive ourselves, in order to have this same attitude towards others. Benedict XVI summed up this charge with great clarity: “Doesn’t the Church, with all her commandments and prohibitions, turn to bitterness the most precious thing in life? Amoris laetitia, sobre el amor en la familia - síntesis ... y lo ilustra a partir del “himno al amor” de san Pablo en 1 Cor 13,4-7. Jn 11:33), and he wept at the death of a friend (cf. 142. 155. It refers to a violent reaction within, a hidden irritation that sets us on edge where others are concerned, as if they were troublesome or threatening and thus to be avoided. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. 1 Cor 4:18) but in fact are filled more with empty words than the real “power” of the Spirit (cf. Marriage is the icon of God’s love for us. 123. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again. Indeed, the grace of the sacrament of marriage is intended before all else “to perfect the couple’s love”.104 Here too we can say that, “even if I have faith so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 156. The most intense joys in life arise when we are able to elicit joy in others, as a foretaste of heaven. We can think of the lovely scene in the film Babette’s Feast, when the generous cook receives a grateful hug and praise: “Ah, how you will delight the angels!” It is a joy and a great consolation to bring delight to others, to see them enjoying themselves. 171 Id., Encyclical Letter Redemptor Hominis (4 March 1979), 10: AAS 71 (1979), 274. No one is meaner than the man who is grudging to himself ” (Sir 14:5-6). Such basic trust recognizes God’s light shining beyond the darkness, like an ember glowing beneath the ash. This joy, the fruit of fraternal love, is not that of the vain and self-centred, but of lovers who delight in the good of those whom they love, who give freely to them and thus bear good fruit. endures all things” (1 Cor 13:4-7). 2, ad 2: “Abundantia delectationis quae est in actu venereo secundum rationem ordinato, non contrariatur medio virtutis”. The very special form of love that is marriage is called to embody what Saint Thomas Aquinas said about charity in general. Acts 7:9; 17:5). 164. 134 Address to the Pilgrimage of Families during the Year of Faith (26 October 2013): AAS 105 (2013), 978. 143. Elsewhere the word is used to criticize those who are “inflated” with their own importance (cf. it is not irritable or resentful; En el capítulo IV, en concreto, enseña qué se entiende por amor matrimonial. The expression chaírei epì te adikía has to do with a negativity lurking deep within a person’s heart. If we accept that God’s love is unconditional, that the Father’s love cannot be bought or sold, then we will become capable of showing boundless love and forgiving others even if they have wronged us. The unity that we seek is not uniformity, but a “unity in diversity”, or “reconciled diversity”. The love of friendship is called “charity” when it perceives and esteems the “great worth” of another person.129 Beauty – that “great worth” which is other than physical or psychological appeal – enables us to appreciate the sacredness of a person, without feeling the need to possess it. but rejoices in the right. That is why the word of God tells us: “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamour and slander be put away from you, with all malice” (Eph 4:31). The other person loves me as best they can, with all their limits, but the fact that love is imperfect does not mean that it is untrue or unreal. Panta elpízei. ... Resumen de … Mt 23:27) and this moved him to tears (cf. These were the words that Jesus himself spoke: “Take heart, my son!” (Mt 9:2); “Great is your faith!” (Mt 15:28); “Arise!” (Mk 5:41); “Go in peace” (Lk 7:50); “Be not afraid” (Mt 14:27). In such cases, emotions distract from the highest values and conceal a self-centredness that makes it impossible to develop a healthy and happy family life. AL 303). Página 1 de 25. It “bears all things” and can hold its peace before the limitations of the loved one. Yet “promising love for ever is possible when we perceive a plan bigger than our own ideas and undertakings, a plan which sustains us and enables us to surrender our future entirely to the one we love”.123 If this love is to overcome all trials and remain faithful in the face of everything, it needs the gift of grace to strengthen and elevate it. “The Spirit which the Lord pours forth gives a new heart and renders man and woman capable of loving one another as Christ loved us. This means that love bears every trial with a positive attitude. Those called to virginity can encounter in some marriages a clear sign of God’s generous and steadfast fidelity to his covenant, and this can move them to a more concrete and generous availability to others. For “emotion, caused by another human being as a person… does not per se tend toward the conjugal act”.174 It finds other sensible expressions. To be open to a genuine encounter with others, “a kind look” is essential. Growth can only occur if we respond to God’s grace through constant acts of love, acts of kindness that become ever more frequent, intense, generous, tender and cheerful. 2. He felt deeply their grief (cf. It shares everything in constant mutual respect. capítulo 8 extractos. 117. In no way, then, can we consider the erotic dimension of love simply as a permissible evil or a burden to be tolerated for the good of the family. A look of appreciation has enormous importance, and to begrudge it is usually hurtful. 107. 150. Más información. All this assumes that we ourselves have had the experience of being forgiven by God, justified by his grace and not by our own merits. The word that comes next – physioútai – is similar, indicating that love is not arrogant. Many disagreements between couples are not about important things. Sometimes their presence and contributions are overlooked, causing in them a sense of isolation. 163. Let us be glad when with great love he tells us: “My son, treat yourself well… Do not deprive yourself of a happy day” (Sir 14:11-14). 135 Summa Theologiae II-II, q. 161 Catechesis (8 April 1981), 3: Insegnamenti IV/1 (1981), 904. As a result, I feel a deep sense of happiness and peace. What is important is to have the freedom to realize that pleasure can find different expressions at different times of life, in accordance with the needs of mutual love. There the person’s true being will shine forth in all its goodness and beauty. Paul uses this verb on other occasions, as when he says that “knowledge puffs up”, whereas “love builds up” (1 Cor 8:1). In the words of Saint Robert Bellarmine, “the fact that one man unites with one woman in an indissoluble bond, and that they remain inseparable despite every kind of difficulty, even when there is no longer hope for children, can only be the sign of a great mystery”.124, 125. 144 Cf. As a sign, it speaks to us of the coming of the Kingdom and the need for complete devotion to the cause of the Gospel (cf. To believe that we are good simply because “we feel good” is a tremendous illusion. Just by a small gesture, a little something, and harmony within your family will be restored. Buscar en este sitio. 121 John Paul II, Apostolic Exhortation Familiaris Consortio (22 November 1981), 9: AAS 75 (1982), 90. Marriage is a precious sign, for “when a man and a woman celebrate the sacrament of marriage, God is, as it were, ‘mirrored’ in them; he impresses in them his own features and the indelible character of his love. Many married couples remain faithful when one of them has become physically unattractive, or fails to satisfy the other’s needs, despite the voices in our society that might encourage them to be unfaithful or to leave the other. The word is used only here in the entire Bible. It will succumb to the culture of the ephemeral that prevents a constant process of growth. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. It recognizes that everyone has different gifts and a unique path in life. Whereas virginity is an “eschatological” sign of the risen Christ, marriage is a “historical” sign for us living in this world, a sign of the earthly Christ who chose to become one with us and gave himself up for us even to shedding his blood. 7. AMORIS ¡7D ÓN URI En Amoris Laetitia Nadia Muñoz Marín | 1 Bach D fÍndice Introducción. When neither of the spouses works at this, and has little real contact with other people, family life becomes stifling and dialogue impoverished. For “certain silences are oppressive, even at times within families, between husbands and wives, between parents and children, among siblings”.134 The right words, spoken at the right time, daily protect and nurture love. This means appreciating them and recognizing their right to exist, to think as they do and to be happy. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae I-II, q. Married couples joined by love speak well of each other; they try to show their spouse’s good side, not their weakness and faults. By getting down on my knees? 2 – Realidad y desafío de las familias: Situación actual de las familias, “en orden a mantener … For this reason, it is “necessary to deepen an understanding of the positive aspects of conjugal love”.173. Amoris laetitia, resumen de la exhortación católica papal. He or she is a companion on life’s journey, one with whom to face life’s difficulties and enjoy its pleasures. All this occurs through a process of constant growth. El 4º capítulo de Amoris Laetitia. 32, art.7. Even though Paul was writing in the context of a patriarchal culture in which women were considered completely subordinate to men, he nonetheless taught that sex must involve communication between the spouses: he brings up the possibility of postponing sexual relations for a period, but “by agreement” (1 Cor 7:5). There is an element of goodness that he can never sluff off… Another way that you love your enemy is this: when the opportunity presents itself for you to defeat your enemy, that is the time which you must not do it… When you rise to the level of love, of its great beauty and power, you seek only to defeat evil systems. 163 Encyclical Letter Deus Caritas Est (25 December 2005), 5: AAS 98 (2006), 221. En el capítulo seis del Resumen de Amoris Laetitia se dedica una parte a las apariencias pastorales. Esta Exhortación adquiere un sentido especial en el contexto de este Año Jubilar de la Misericordia. So it strives to discover its own road to happiness, while allowing others to find theirs. Loving kindness builds bonds, cultivates relationships, creates new networks of integration and knits a firm social fabric. 138 Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World Gaudium et Spes, 49. This satisfaction is part of the affection proper to conjugal love. We will end up incapable of living together, antisocial, unable to control our impulses, and our families will become battlegrounds. Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all … My advice is never to let the day end without making peace in the family. Keep an open mind. It is an “affective union”,116 spiritual and sacrificial, which combines the warmth of friendship and erotic passion, and endures long after emotions and passion subside. In our families, we must learn to imitate Jesus’ own gentleness in our way of speaking to one another. No matter what he does, you see God’s image there. Every form of sexual submission must be clearly rejected. He cannot always give, he must also receive. Its meaning is clarified by the Greek translation of the Old Testament, where we read that God is “slow to anger” (Ex 34:6; Num 14:18). 137. 1 Cor 7:6-9), not something demanded by Christ: “I have no command in the Lord” (1 Cor 7:25). It does not see him or her as a threat. 109. love is kind; 122 Thomas Aquinas, Summa Contra Gentiles III, 123; cf. As Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do” (Lk 23:34). Publicaciones similares. The strong person is the person who can cut off the chain of hate, the chain of evil… Somebody must have religion enough and morality enough to cut it off and inject within the very structure of the universe that strong and powerful element of love”.114. INBREEDING. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologiae, II-II, q. El cuarto capítulo vuelve a poner foco en el tema de la vejez y el tiempo. In marriage, this reciprocal “submission” takes on a special meaning, and is seen as a freely chosen mutual belonging marked by fidelity, respect and care. El Papa solicita un interés de evangelización y de catequesis a cada familia, aparte … El Prelado del … 133 Angelus Message (29 December 2013): L’Osservatore Romano, 30-31 December 2013, p. 7. 89. Este es el resumen de la Exhortación Apostólica Amoris’ Laetitia’ del Papa Francisco El escrito firmado por el Papa contiene nueve puntos que tratan la realidad de la familia y supone la conclusión a los Sínodos de la Familia de 2014 y 2015. 138. por admin. If we must fight evil, so be it; but we must always say “no” to violence in the home. Few human joys are as deep and thrilling as those experienced by two people who love one another and have achieved something as the result of a great, shared effort. For its part, conjugal love symbolizes other values. El capítulo tercero profundiza la vocación de la familia desde la perspectiva (punto de vista) de la Iglesia Católica, indica en su pequeña … Para los catequistas se trata de una exhortación apostólica importantísima por varios motivos: 1.-. Benedict XVI, Encyclical Letter Deus Caritas Est (25 December 2005), 2: AAS 98 (2006), 218. This means cultivating an interior silence that makes it possible to listen to the other person without mental or emotional distractions. There is no family that does not know how selfishness, discord, tension and conflict violently attack and at times mortally wound its own communion: hence there arise the many and varied forms of division in family life”.113. It is characteristic of all living beings to reach out to other things, and this tendency always has basic affective signs: pleasure or pain, joy or sadness, tenderness or fear. Often our mistakes, or criticism we have received from loved ones, can lead to a loss of self-esteem. Descarga. Resumen de Amoris Laetitiay comentarios. Resúmenes. 97. (Amoris laetitia [AL], 71). If the first word of Paul’s hymn spoke of the need for a patience that does not immediately react harshly to the weaknesses and faults of others, the word he uses next – paroxýnetai – has to do more with an interior indignation provoked by something from without. And the reason is to be found precisely in its totality”.139 Why then should we not pause to speak of feelings and sexuality in marriage? When we love someone, or when we feel loved by them, we can better understand what they are trying to communicate. As a passion sublimated by a love respectful of the dignity of the other, it becomes a “pure, unadulterated affirmation” revealing the marvels of which the human heart is capable. 169 Id., Catechesis (14 April 1982), 3: Insegnamenti V/1 (1982), 1177. Loving another person involves the joy of contemplating and appreciating their innate beauty and sacredness, which is greater than my needs. The Second Vatican Council teaches that this conjugal love “embraces the good of the whole person; it can enrich the sentiments of the spirit and their physical expression with a unique dignity and ennoble them as the special features and manifestation of the friendship proper to marriage”.138 For this reason, a love lacking either pleasure or passion is insufficient to symbolize the union of the human heart with God: “All the mystics have affirmed that supernatural love and heavenly love find the symbols which they seek in marital love, rather than in friendship, filial devotion or devotion to a cause. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. Dialogue is essential for experiencing, expressing and fostering love in marriage and family life. Love believes all things. They ground the most elementary psychological activity. Download & View Resumen Del Capítulo 4 De Amoris Laetitia as PDF for free. The love of friendship unifies all aspects of marital life and helps family members to grow constantly. Whereas the tongue can be used to “curse those who are made in the likeness of God” (3:9), love cherishes the good name of others, even one’s enemies. It also points to something more subtle: an obsession with showing off and a loss of a sense of reality. En primer lugar, porque … How many things do spouses and children sometimes do in order to be noticed! Others remain unmarried because they consecrate their lives to the love of Christ and neighbour. Can we really ignore or overlook the continuing forms of domination, arrogance, abuse, sexual perversion and violence that are the product of a warped understanding of sexuality? 1 Cor 7:32). We ought to be able to acknowledge the other person’s truth, the value of his or her deepest concerns, and what it is that they are trying to communicate, however aggressively. Otherwise, our family life will no longer be a place of understanding, support and encouragement, but rather one of constant tension and mutual criticism. En el … 1 Resumen de Amoris Laetitia; 2 El amor, símbolo de las realidades íntimas de Dios; 3 A la luz de la Palabra: Capítulo Primero; 4 Realidad y Desafíos de las … it is not arrogant or rude. This being said, if passion accompanies a free act, it can manifest the depth of that act. It is a deeper love, a lifelong decision of the heart. This conviction on the part of the Church has often been rejected as opposed to human happiness. Here we see clearly the countercultural power of a love that is able to face whatever might threaten it. I would like to say to young people that none of this is jeopardized when their love finds expression in marriage. In family life, we need to cultivate that strength of love which can help us fight every evil threatening it. 31, art. 115. 110. It requires, in fact, a ready and generous openness of each and all to understanding, to forbearance, to pardon, to reconciliation. Saint Paul recommended virginity because he expected Jesus’ imminent return and he wanted everyone to concentrate only on spreading the Gospel: “the appointed time has grown very short” (1 Cor 7:29). Marriage joins to all this an indissoluble exclusivity expressed in the stable commitment to share and shape together the whole of life. Love coexists with imperfection. 131. It indicates that love is not rude or impolite; it is not harsh. 1. These both preserve and strengthen the bond. Something is wrong when we see every problem as equally serious; in this way, we risk being unduly harsh with the failings of others. It involves a series of obligations born of love itself, a love so serious and generous that it is ready to face any risk. 137 Chilean Bishops’ Conference, La vida y la familia: regalos de Dios para cada uno de nosotros (21 July 2014). This does not simply have to do with “enduring all things”, because we find that idea expressed at the end of the seventh verse. 134. Lk 19:41). Literally, it means that we do not become “puffed up” before others. 27, art. “Please look at me when I am talking to you!”. Publicamos a continuación un resumen de la exhortación apostólica post sinodal “Amoris laetitia” (La alegría del amor”), sobre el amor en la familia”, firmada por el … Here “belief ” is not to be taken in its strict theological meaning, but more in the sense of what we mean by “trust”. Since we were made for love, we know that there is no greater joy than that of sharing good things: “Give, take, and treat yourself well” (Sir 14:16). 155 John Paul II, Encyclical Letter Evangelium Vitae (25 March 1995), 23: AAS 87 (1995), 427. 148 Id., Catechesis, (24 September 1980), 4: Insegnamenti III/2 (1980), 719. “My wife no longer looks at me, she only has eyes for our children”. Far from ingenuously claiming not to see the problems and weaknesses of others, it sees those weaknesses and faults in a wider context. The value of virginity lies in its symbolizing a love that has no need to possess the other; in this way it reflects the freedom of the Kingdom of Heaven. Marriage is likewise a friendship marked by passion, but a passion always directed to an ever more stable and intense union. Lovers do not see their relationship as merely temporary. That is why marriage is more than a fleeting fashion; it is of enduring importance. Do not be rushed, put aside all of your own needs and worries, and make space. Paul’s list ends with four phrases containing the words “all things”. If I hit you and you hit me and I hit you back and you hit me back and so on, you see, that goes on ad infinitum. 142 Encyclical Letter Deus Caritas Est (25 December 2005), 3: AAS 98 (2006), 219-220. It enables us to discover “the nuptial meaning of the body and the authentic dignity of the gift”.152 In his catecheses on the theology of the body, Saint John Paul II taught that sexual differentiation not only is “a source of fruitfulness and procreation”, but also possesses “the capacity of expressing love: that love precisely in which the human person becomes a gift”.154 A healthy sexual desire, albeit closely joined to a pursuit of pleasure, always involves a sense of wonder, and for that very reason can humanize the impulses. Mapa del sitio. Nonetheless, he made it clear that this was his personal opinion and preference (cf. To nurture such interior hostility helps no one. 118 John Paul II, Apostolic Exhortation Familiaris Consortio (22 November 1981) 13: AAS 74 (1982), 94. Don’t get bogged down in your own limited ideas and opinions, but be prepared to change or expand them. They end up using sex as form of escapism and renounce the beauty of conjugal union. Conferencias. 113. Amoris laetitia en resúmen es una exhortación realizada por el papa Francisco, llamada «La alegría del Amor» … All the same, the rejection of distortions of sexuality and eroticism should never lead us to a disparagement or neglect of sexuality and eros in themselves. This includes all improper interpretations of the passage in the Letter to the Ephesians where Paul tells women to “be subject to your husbands” (Eph 5:22). Breves consideraciones sobre el capítulo 8 de la Exhortación pontificia Amoris Lætitia del Papa Francisco (19 de marzo de 2016), por el Sr. abad Jean … 120. To opt for marriage in this way expresses a genuine and firm decision to join paths, come what may. This makes those parents a sign of the free and selfless love of Jesus. This “endurance” involves not only the ability to tolerate certain aggravations, but something greater: a constant readiness to confront any challenge. It implies limiting judgment, checking the impulse to issue a firm and ruthless condemnation: “Judge not and you will not be judged” (Lk 6:37). Joy, on the other hand, increases our pleasure and helps us find fulfilment in any number of things, even at those times of life when physical pleasure has ebbed. As true man, Jesus showed his emotions. En el Seminario de San Sebastian dentro del Encuentro Diocesano de Familias. There is no guarantee that we will feel the same way all through life. Everyone has something to contribute, because they have their life experiences, they look at things from a different standpoint and they have their own concerns, abilities and insights. No! Reflecting on this, Saint John Paul II noted that the biblical texts “give no reason to assert the ‘inferiority’ of marriage, nor the ‘superiority’ of virginity or celibacy”166 based on sexual abstinence. 1. I want to repeat this! Instead of offering an opinion or advice, we need to be sure that we have heard everything the other person has to say. Rather, it must be seen as gift from God that enriches the relationship of the spouses. “Let us not grow weary in doing good” (Gal 6:9). Resúmenes. Yes, because it is demanded by the Gospel: “You received without pay, give without pay” (Mt 10:8). 154 Josef Pieper, Über die Liebe, Munich, 2014, 174. Saint Thomas Aquinas explains that “it is more proper to charity to desire to love than to desire to be loved”;110 indeed, “mothers, who are those who love the most, seek to love more than to be loved”.111 Consequently, love can transcend and overflow the demands of justice, “expecting nothing in return” (Lk 6:35), and the greatest of loves can lead to “laying down one’s life” for another (cf. … Our reflection on Saint Paul’s hymn to love has prepared us to discuss conjugal love.
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