On March 19, 2021, the Church will celebrate five years since the publication of the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia on the beauty and joy of love in the family. On the same day, Pope Francis will launch the Year "Amoris Laetitia Family," which will conclude on June 26, 2022, on the occasion of the X World Meeting of Families in Rome with the Holy Father.
For more information about how the Amoris Laetitia Family Year will be celebrated throughout the Diocese of London, contact: familyandyouthministry@dol.ca.
Over 10 episodes Pope Francis will discuss each chapter of Amoris Laetitia, paired with testimonies of families who will share some aspects of their daily lives. Each video is accompanied by a downloadable guide to encourage the reading of Amoris Laetitia among families and ecclesial (diocesan, parochial, community) groups. Preview the first video and guide below. View the whole series here.
Click here to download the video aid. Recommended for family or parish use for further dialogue.
Over 5 videos, persons with disabilities from around the world recount their experience of faith and affirm "I am Church!" This series and the #IamChurch campaign is an initiative of the Dicastey for Laity, Family and Life as part of the Amoris Laetitia Family Year, to discover persons who too often are victims of throwaway culture, and to show the contribution that persons with disabilities offer the Church on a daily basis. Preview the first video below. View the whole series here.