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“Family format”: the fruits of a journey together with Loppiano

 
The weekend, entitled "The couple's yes to God – the words of a lifetime", saw the participation of 81 families (163 adults and 34 minors). The meeting was organized in collaboration with the national secretariat of Famiglie Nuove as part of the "Families at Work" path and took place on 24-25 January.

Father Emilio Rocchi guided the reflections for the entire duration of the event, addressing the sacrament of marriage with simplicity and depth:

  • The “Marital Position”: Reflection on conscious choice, fidelity, indissolubility and openness to life.
  • The Grace of the Sacrament: A journey through the moments of the rite (consent, exchange of rings) that allowed couples to inwardly renew their “Yes“.

Saturday: Reflection and Sharing

  • Morning: Introduction to the spirituality of Chiara Lubich and the little town of Loppiano. Moments of personal and couple discussion on the spiritual life of the family.
  • Afternoon: National Zoom connection with other families in Italy. Open dialogue with Don Emilio and group work to share experiences and reflections.
  • Evening: Special meeting with LODE of the Gen Rosso, who shared his vocational testimony between music and deep reflections.
  • Nazareth Model: Inspired by the 1981 Family Fest, families looked to the Holy Family as an example.
  • Creative Workshop: Parents and children have built a “paper website” to tell their identity and relationship with God. The key words that emerged? “Love” and, with a touch of joy, “Pizza”.

The event was described by the participants as a “moment of heaven” and deep inner healing, capable of rediscovering the meaning of one’s journey.