Families in Canada -
A new report from the Vanier Institute for the Family gives us time to reflect on the role of families not only in Church but also in our country. I've been following the institute's reports for years and they always have something challenging to absorb and understand by way of family life.
This year's report asserts that there are now more single Canadian adults than married Canadian adults(47.9%). The number of couples without children also surpassed the number of adults with children for the first time.
It will certainly provide food for thought and reflection as we as Catholic Christians attempt to minister among this growing culture within the Church. The importance of seeing the marriage as a invaluable gift to the Church is a necessity as married couples enrich not only their local parish, but their community in which they live, through their love and fidelity.
One wonders what the long term effects of this trend will be. More reflection is sure to follow.
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