Chapter 17

In their family they should cultivate the Franciscan spirit of peace,

fidelity, and respect for life, striving to make of it a sign of a world

already renewed in Christ.

By living the grace of matrimony, husbands and wives in particular should

bear witness in the world to the love of Christ for his Church. They

should joyfully accompany their children on their human and spiritual

journey by providing a simple and open Christian education and being

attentive to the vocation of each child.