The World Meeting of Families 2015 is being held in Philadelphia from September 22-27th. The WMOF Congress will be held from Tuesday-Friday featuring keynote speeches and breakout sessions led by prominent Catholic speakers talking on various topics related to faith, family, and society. Saturday and Sunday, Pope Francis will be visiting Philadelphia and participating in a variety of events most notably a public address at Independence Hall, the Festival of Families concert, and a Papal Mass on the Ben Franklin Parkway. There will be a number of other non-public events during his visit including mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Sts Peter and Paul, a Meeting with Bishops, and a visit to Curran-Fromhold Prison.
iradiophilly will be broadcasting keynote speeches and select breakouts from the Congress all week as well as the events during the Papal Visit. We will also be recording and podcasting those events throughout the week and making them available here.
Back to the Garden of Eden: Unearthing God's Covenant with Humank - Dr. Scott Hahn - Session D
Scripture begins with the creation of man and woman in God's image and likeness (Gen 1:26-27), and concludes with a vision of the consummation of salvation history as "the wedding feast of the Lamb" (Rev 19:7-9). Indeed, the primordial form in which humanity bears God's "image and likeness" is the marital covenant. What is the meaning of "covenant" in Scripture? How does it differ from a contract? By exploring the divine institution of marriage-"in the beginning"-as a covenant, we discover profound and practical insights into the social and spiritual dimensions of God's saving plan for the human family.
09/24/15
A Gift from God: The Meaning of Human Sexuality - Dr. Juan Francisco de la Guardia Brin and Mrs. Gabriela N. d
Keynote D - Being created in the image of God has huge implications for the ultimate goals of our lives. When we understand that material creation has spiritual meaning, our views of ourselves, each other, and all of creation transforms. This keynote presentation will combine theology and scientific data to explore how we know that we are all called to live in generous, self-giving ways, whether we are married or celibate. Join us and learn how you can help create a society which values the other. Just be warned: participating in this session might cause you to reexamine the priorities in your own life!
First half Spanish / Second half English-translation
09/24/15
Address to Joint Meeting of the United States Congress - Pope Francis
Pope Francis' addressed a joint session of Congress. He is the first Pope to do so. He talked on various topics including a call to abolish the death penalty and climate change.
09/23/15
A House Undivided: Christ as Unifier of a Blended Family - FRENCH - Ms. Michele Boulva
At a time of New Evangelization, blended families are invited to focus on Jesus Christ, the only way to enduring happiness. Ms. Boulva discusses the huge challenges and joys families face as they strive to fulfill their mission and Christian vocation.
09/23/15
Creating the Future: The Fertility of Christian Love - Prof. Helen Alvare - Keynote C
Our Creator linked the love between a man and a woman with the creation of new life, when God could have made new life otherwise. What does this mean? This presentation will explore the myriad implications of God's linking love with new life - not only for the love between a man and a woman, and between parents and children, but also for the meaning of life. It will consider relevant material from human experience, science, Scriptures, and the Magisterium. Listeners will better understand why welcoming children is so often contested today, and yet so crucial for understanding the meaning of life as love.
09/23/15
Mary of Nazareth: First Disciple and Mother of the Redeemer - Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers - Session B3
This presentation explores the absolute awesomeness of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Learn how her faith-filled "Yes" to becoming the Mother of God draws families into life-giving communion with her son.
09/23/15
See How They Love One Another: The Family and the Faith - Dr. Gregory and Mrs. Lisa Popcak - Session B11
Would you like to experience an even more joyful, peaceful, and grace-filled family life? Join internationally recognized authors, marriage and family experts, and radio hosts Dr. Gregory and Lisa Popcak in this dynamic workshop, where they share a treasure trove of practical ideas to transform your family life, including five essential habits that will empower you to experience the love that comes from God's own heart. Uncover the secrets that will help you celebrate every aspect of your life together as the gift God intends it to be.
09/23/15
The Light of the Family in a Dark World - Cardinal Robert Sarah - Keynote B
God, as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, is like a family. The human person, created in the divine image and likeness, reflects the Trinity, most especially in the vocation of self-giving love. Sacred Scripture shows how darkness entered the world through original sin, damaging this vocation and rupturing humanity's relationship to God and neighbor. The consequences are all too evident in a world enveloped by darkness. The Church proclaims Jesus Christ as the light that shines in the darkness. By receiving the gift of charity through the Holy Spirit, the human person can love as Jesus did and remain in communion with God and others. The Christian family becomes the prime witness of this love and unity - a wellspring of faith, hope and love in today's world.
09/22/15
Living as the Image of God: Created for Joy and Love - Bishop Robert Barron - Keynote A
This talk will be an exploration of the extravagant biblical claim that human beings have been made in the image and likeness of God. Our likeness to God is revealed in our intelligence, our hunger for the good, our creativity, our freedom, and, above all, in our capacity for relationship. In living for the other, in giving ourselves away in love, we most resemble God, who is love.
09/22/15
World Meeting of Families Opening Ceremony - Donna Farrell, Archbishop Chaput, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia
The official opening ceremony of the World Meeting of Families featuring remarks by Donna Farrell, Archbishop Chaput, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, and Mayor Nutter.
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