Family Memoirs: Creating a Testament of Faith

The art of storytelling is lost to many modern families. According to Pope John Paul II, “The future of humanity passes by way of the family” (Familiaris Consortio). Woven through the fabric of family life are many stories that teach its members about life, about love—about God. These stories are handed down through generations and, if told well, connect us to the “Salvation Story”—the story of God. They bring the biblical narratives home and integrate them into the ordinary experiences of life.