The Family: A Light in a Dark World

Birgit - holy family

Birgit - holy family

This column is the seventh in a series of introductory essays on the document “Love is Our Mission: The Family Fully Alive,” the preparatory catechesis for the eighth World Meeting of Families that will take place in Philadelphia next September 22-27, 2015 with Pope Francis.

The first essay on the first chapter is here. The essay which introduces the second chapter is here. The third is here. The fourth is here. The fifth here. The sixth is here.

Chapter seven is called “Light in a Dark World.” This essay is presented on video by Jonathan Sullivan, Director of the Office for Catechesis for the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, and can be seen by clicking here, or by starting the video below.

 

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Kevin Aldrich

Kevin and his wife have seven children. He has a MA in English literature from San Francisco State University and a MA in Theology with an emphasis on Sacred Scripture from Holy Apostles College and Seminary. He teaches English and theology in a Catholic high school in Central Illinois. He has an extensive background in teaching, school administration, character education, and curriculum development. He also writes screenplays, TV pilots, novels, and non-fiction books and articles. His weekly homiletic lectionary-based blog is Doctrinal Homily Outlines.
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