Why is the Teams of Our Lady gathering at Lourdes?
Lourdes itself carries the message of simplicity. However, the modern way of life for couples is becoming very complex; a lot of challenges, questions and hesitations. The simple ways of the life and faith of Bernadette can be a very solid reference. Besides at Lourdes there is the famous spring; and water does symbolise purification and conversion. The purification and conversion of human love must be constant in order to experience the salvation of Christ. Water reminds us of the grace at baptism on which the sacrament of marriage is based.
In what way does the pedagogy of the Teams of Our Lady suit the world today?
It urges husband and wife to open themselves talking and listening to each other in a face to face. The Sit Down is a reminder for the couples to reduce the stress.This is a current reality of life ! On the other hand the underlying message from the Council of Vatican invites the couple to pray together, thus forming a small community of church. Also there is access to personal formation. This is important considering the fact that christians have a deficit in this matter; they are very competent when it comes to IT but very often are unable to talk about God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
The proceedings for the beatification of Father Caffarel is well underway, what does his message mean to you?
Father Caffarel has made it clear to us about the work of the Spirit in the sacrament of marriage. Particularly, the fact that the bond of marriage becomes the foundation of the mission of the couple: involvement in the church and in the world and children..... His personality and his message are on the other hand a strong call to pray. It is very important because it would be elusive to think that praying comes easy. It is always a struggle. |