Sunday, January 30, 2011

Sir 7, 27-28 Of these parents you were born

(Sir 7, 27-28) Of these parents you were born

[27] With your whole heart honor your father; your mother's birthpangs forget not. [28] Remember, of these parents you were born; what can you give them for all they gave you?

(CCC 2215) Respect for parents (filial piety) derives from gratitude toward those who, by the gift of life, their love and their work, have brought their children into the world and enabled them to grow in stature, wisdom, and grace. "With all your heart honor your father, and do not forget the birth pangs of your mother. Remember that through your parents you were born; what can you give back to them that equals their gift to you?" (Sir 7:27-28).

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