April 17.  SEE.   “You know what happened in our prayer group?” Ma Jozie asked when she got home. ”These two women started arguing about whether a divorced and remarried woman should be allowed to go to communion. It really got quite vicious as if both of them really thought they were right. Mr Percival said this was one of the questions the Church considered at length in the Synods of the Family before Amoris Laetitia was issued byPope Francis. Strictly speaking according to the rules it is not allowed, but Pope Francis and others have said that the Church should also practise mercy.” 

JUDGE. Scripture. Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, said, “in the present case I tell you let these men alone; for if this plan or this undertaking is of men it will fail; but if it is of God you will not be able to overthrow them.  From Acts 5:34-42. Pope Francis. “I understand those who prefer a more rigorous pastoral care which leaves no room for confusion. But I sincerely believe that Jesus wants a Church attentive to the goodness which the Holy Spirit sows in the midst of human weakness, a Mother who, while clearly expressing her objective teaching, always does what good she can even if in the process her shoes get soiled by the mud of the street.AL 308.   Pope Leo: Our era is marked by rapid changes which make it necessary, even more than ten years ago, to give particular pastoral attention to families, to whom the Lord entrusts the task of participating in the Church’s mission of proclaiming and witnessing to the Gospel.[6] I have decided to convene the presidents of the Episcopal Conferences from around the world in October 2026, in an effort to proceed, in mutual listening, to a synodal discernment on the steps to be taken in order to proclaim the Gospel to families today.  Amoris Laetitia 10th anniversary. Reflect, share and act, pray. Pray for openness to the pastoral needs of families, especially your own attitude.