The Lord calls us to leave the mindset that the world teaches and the televisions broadcast, to be the rebuilders of this ark of salvation which is the family, on solid foundations. Not built on sand, or in selfishness, but in love for God. This means giving, delivery, pain …

No act of love is more beautiful than to reproduce, even when it hurts us! Love is painful as childbirth!

There are women who spend their whole pregnancy almost at rest, at the risk of losing the baby. But when the child is born, what joy! Even with suffering, love generates a unique joy.

God invites us to be builders of our house. He himself shows us the means: the Word of God, prayer, the divine commandments, suffering accepted with love. A house built on the rock that is God.

Our world applauds those living in infidelity, adultery in, and induces us to do the same. Our families are violently assaulted.

God wants to save you and your whole family. You are the Ark that God chose to rebuild the ark, which is your home.

Your brother,

Monsignor Jonas Abib
Founder of the Canção Nova Community