Vatican: Papa Leo XIV responds to mother who questions her faith and the formation of children

Pope Leo XIV responds to a devoted wife and mother of a family who questions his faith, the difficulties of life and the formation of children, and who also asks how the Virgin Mary did not to lose patience in “delicate situations” such as Jesus lost in the temple.

Laura, a mother of Italian family, wrote to the Holy Father in the last issue of the Monthly Magazine Plaza de San Pedro (In Italian), in which he shares that he has “a husband who loves me a lot, whose love I seek to renew every day and I am the mother of three wonderful daughters to whom I try to feed with the prayer and the word of the Gospel every day, word that, sometimes, I cannot translate into facts”.

“The chaotic life, the fatigueous rhythms do not help me admire the grace around me. I pray every day for the Lord to enlighten me so that I am a guide for my daughters and I wonder how the Virgin Mary educated the Lord,” he continues.

In that sense, Laura opens her heart to Pope Leo XIV and asks her to suggest “what to do in delicate situations like when Jesus went to the temple and she did not find it, in what way could she not lose patience? I am going through a moment when my faith is stronger than ever, she has never abandoned me, but perhaps, precisely because of that, I strongly feel that temptations take control. uncertain?

The response of Pope Leo XIV: with Maria “you can face any uncertainty”

“Dear Laura, his enthusiasm for the faith and sincerity of his heart, which he describes without hiding the difficulties and irrigation, are a blessing to you and your family. Take care of this spiritual treasure, which will always be guarded by the love of God,” writes the Holy Father at the beginning of his answer.

“If her reference point, dear Laura, is Mary, can face any uncertainty. When she goes to her, the Virgin leads her to Christ,” continues the pontiff.

“Maria’s strength is always new and surprising, because the son, the verb embodied for love is completely entrusted. And in Him, with Mary, we are all one,” he emphasizes.

Pope León then explains to the wife and mother that “it can be very important for his way to share the faith and mission of his family with other families, especially in the parish community in diocesan environments, with movements or associations.”

“Sharing Christian love projects,” says Leo XIV – is essential to progress spiritually and collaborate with the grace and will of God. I bless you already your family, thank you for your words. “