The joy of Love

This Post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia, gathers the contributions of the two recent Synods on the family, while adding other considerations as an aid to reflection, dialogue and pastoral practice, which will encourage families in their daily commitments and challenges.

It is especially timely in this Jubilee Year of Mercy. First, because it represents an invitation to Christian families to value the gifts of marriage and the family, and to persevere in a love strengthen by the virtues of generosity, commitment, fidelity and patience. Second, because it seeks to encourage everyone to be a sign of mercy and closeness wherever family life remains imperfect or lacks peace and joy.

This Apostolic Exhortation is addressed to Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Consecrated Persons, Christian married couples and all the lay faithful.