Today too, children are a sign. They are a sign of hope, a sign of life, but also a “diagnostic” sign, a marker indicating the health of families, society and the entire world. Wherever children are accepted, loved, cared for and protected, the family is healthy, society is more healthy and the world is more human. Here we can think of the work carried out by the Ephpheta Paul VI institute for hearing and speech impaired Palestinian children: it is a very real sign of God’s goodness. It is a clear sign that society is healthier.
- Homily, May 25, 2014, Bethlehem
When we consider what is being presented through various sources of media, we are often being given a negative impression. Many programs offered in areas of conflict are directed towards the care of children who are caught up in these situations. They are signs of hope. They are also a challenge. How many resources are we dedicating to care of our own children who are living in crisis situations?
- Homily, May 25, 2014, Bethlehem
When we consider what is being presented through various sources of media, we are often being given a negative impression. Many programs offered in areas of conflict are directed towards the care of children who are caught up in these situations. They are signs of hope. They are also a challenge. How many resources are we dedicating to care of our own children who are living in crisis situations?