CHALLENGES TO FAMILY LIFE

A THEOLOGICAL AND PASTORAL ANALYSIS

Abstract

The XVI Colloquium of the Bishops and Theologians in India held at the NBCLC, Bangalore, from July 7-10, 2014, focussed on the theme: Challenges to Family Life: A Theological and Pastoral Analysis. The choice of this specific theme was in view of the forthcoming Extraordinary Synod on the Family convened by Pope Francis to be held in Rome in October 2014. The main purpose of this Colloquium was to deepen awareness of the many complex issues connected with marriage and family life, today, as well as to share views, discuss controversial issues and reexamine the Church’s teachings on marriage and family life in the light of God’s Word and Catholic Tradition. All the issues were discussed in the setting of the current context of the Indian Church, Universal Church and the World at large.