“Abound in hope!” This powerful message from St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans is the theme for National Family and Life Week 2025, which begins on Sunday, May 11th, and concludes on Sunday, May 18th. As we journey together as “Pilgrims of Hope” in this Jubilee Year, let us reflect on the gift of hope God gives us through our families.
The Canadian Bishops encourage families, parishes and parish groups, ecclesial movements and associations, as well as Catholic schools to take time this week to celebrate their own families, express gratitude, offer forgiveness, or share meaningful moments with loved ones. This week is an opportunity to promote life and live out our call to love each other within our homes, communities, and the world.
May God’s loving care inspire all families to abound in hope, living our call to holiness as missionary disciples. Let us not just be glimmers of hope but beacons of hope! As St. Paul encourages, “abound in hope!”
To help people celebrate National Family and Life Week that Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops offers a number of resources which you can find by clicking here or on the CCCB website: www.cccb.ca
Pastoral Life & New Evangelization Contacts
John Stevens Pastoral Life & New Evangelization Manager (902) 429-9800 ext. 331 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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