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The head of the Family Life Commission of the Diocese of Roseau, Father Herman Shaplis, has emphasized the importance of recognizing the family as “the first school of human values, where we learn to use freedom.”<\/p>\n
His remarks were made during his homily at the closing Mass for Family Week 2025, as reported by a . Speaking to the congregation at the Church of Our Lady of La Salette in Pointe Michel, Father Shaplis referenced one of Pope Francis\u2019 Apostolic Exhortations\u2014*Amoris Laetitia* (On Love in the Family).<\/p>\n
Father Shaplis, who also serves as chair of the Family Life Commission within the Diocese of Roseau, underscored that \u201cit is in the family we learn to relate, listen and share, to be patient, show respect and love one another and live as one.\u201d He strongly advocated for viewing the family as the Domestic Church and highlighted the significance of the Liturgy of the Domestic Church Life, a concept developed by Dr. Grey and Lisa Popcak.<\/p>\n
This liturgy encourages families to prioritize \u201cschedule family time first; exhibit extravagant affection and affirmation; exhibit prompt, generous, cheerful and consistent attention to each other\u2019s needs and discipleship discipline.\u201d<\/p>\n
Father Shaplis further explained that these practices can be strengthened through \u201cfamily prayer rituals, family play rituals, family talk rituals and family work rituals.\u201d<\/p>\n
Family Week in the Diocese of Roseau concluded on Saturday, May 17, with hundreds of participants taking part in a Family Pilgrimage from The Holy Spirit Chapel in Loubiere to the Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette in Pointe Michel.<\/p>\n
The day\u2019s events culminated in a Holy Eucharist celebration, with Father Nigel Karam, Vicar General of the Diocese, serving as the main celebrant.<\/p>\n
The theme for Family Week 2025 was \u201cOur Families, Our Hope,\u201d and the week\u2019s activities were part of the Jubilee Year, which is being celebrated under the overarching theme \u201cPilgrims of Hope.\u201d The event was organized by the Family Life Commission and the Family Life Units across the various parishes.<\/p>\n
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