The God who created the sun and the moon, the stars and all the planets — this God was thinking about us, he wanted you and me to be born. Before all creation, God knew our names and he had a plan for our lives. In our Christian tradition, our lives have a beautiful teleology, a beautiful purpose and direction. By Archbishop José H. Gomez, Angelus News
Pope Francis opens the World Meeting of Families in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican June 22, 2022. The Festival of Families, an evening of sharing and music, was the opening event of the five-day meeting. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)