ADMA Primary – Family Retreat at ‘Colle Don Bosco’

On 10th April 2022, the families of ADMA gathered at Colle Don Bosco for the annual retreat of the Palms, led by Fr. Roberto Carelli and assisted by Fr. Alejandro with his presence.

The theme of the day was ‘Love at the time of trial’. The families discussed the themes of the 6th chapter of the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia. In particular, they reflected on the theme of marriage as a gift and a task, with an exhortation to live holy in the present, with mercy towards the imperfection, change and fragility of the spouse. “In marriage”, Don Roberto reminded the spouses present, “each spouse is an instrument of God to help the other grow, and it is necessary to take time to grow in the family and in the faith.”

A final consideration concerned the crises that may occur along the way. They require a gaze of humility with an openness to a renewed 'yes' that can make it possible for love to be renewed, strengthened, transfigured and enlightened.

As the families spent time in silent reflection and Eucharistic Adoration, the animation of their children was carried out by older animators focusing on their formation using also games.