We 5 sisters Lucy Paes, Maria Shirsath, Sunita Moteghar, Savita Parkhe and Priya Tauro were really fortunate to participate in the National Symposium organized by the CCBI Commissions for Family and Doctrine and Theology, CBCI office of Justice, Peace and development, FIAMC Biomedical Ethics Centre and Diocesan Human Life Committee, Mumbai at St. Pius X College, Goregaon from Friday October 13th to October 15, 2017. Delegates from 41 dioceses were present for the same. The symposium was organized to have a deeper understanding of the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia, to reflect and to formulate a pastoral response to the call for strengthening, enriching and supporting families to help them find joy in living the ideal concept of Christian marriage. 
The proposals of Pope Francis were highlighted. There were eminent speakers who covered a wide range of topics on marriage and family life from the biblical, theological, spiritual, moral, canonical, cultural, human and pastoral perspectives. Special attention was paid to inter-religious marriages, families with a lot of problems etc. all of us were deeply touched by the sharing of the different testimonies of the married couples as they shared the very life experiences with us. It was a thrilling experience for all of us. We are grateful for the opportunity given us by our Provincial and our Animators.
Seminar on Amoris Laetitia
