He radiated a most serene and joyful faith, nourished daily by the Eucharist and visits to the Blessed Sacrament. No treasure is as uplifting and transforming as the light of faith. From many points of view, these are difficult times for parents who wish to pass on to their children the treasure of the Catholic faith. Sometimes you yourselves are not sure what the Church stands for. There are false teachers and dissenting voices.
Bad examples cause great harm.
Furthermore, a self-indulgent culture undermines many of the values which are at the basis of sound family life. There are two immediate things which the Catholic families of America can do to strengthen home-life. Prayer raises our minds and hearts to God to thank him for his blessings, to ask him for his help. It brings the saving power of Jesus Christ into the decisions and actions of everyday life. And especially the Joyful Mysteries, which help us to meditate on the Holy Family of Nazareth.