Petition to: Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia
Thank you for the wisdom and clarity in your Guidelines. We are praying for you!
The Ruth Institute and its global network of followers congratulates and thanks Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia for his clear teaching on marriage,
family and human sexuality. The Pastoral Guidelines for Implementing Amoris Laetitia in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are the work of a compassionate pastor who loves the souls under his care. These Guidelines will assist the priests, deacons and laity in the Archdiocese
of Philadelphia to reach out with genuine mercy and justice to Catholics, and to the wider community, who are hungry for the truth.
family and human sexuality. The Pastoral Guidelines for Implementing Amoris Laetitia in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are the work of a compassionate pastor who loves the souls under his care. These Guidelines will assist the priests, deacons and laity in the Archdiocese
of Philadelphia to reach out with genuine mercy and justice to Catholics, and to the wider community, who are hungry for the truth.
The publication of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia, has caused worldwide confusion over Catholic teaching on marriage. Archbishop
Chaput’s Guidelines provide a clear and practical statement of traditional Catholic teaching, in the spirit of genuine mercy.
Chaput’s Guidelines provide a clear and practical statement of traditional Catholic teaching, in the spirit of genuine mercy.
We are particularly encouraged that these Guidelines are comprehensive, dealing with all the major issues encountered in pastoral care of the family. The
Archbishop addresses the problems of 1) married couples, 2) those who are separated and divorced but not remarried, 3) those who are separated and
divorced and have a civil remarriage, 4) those who are cohabiting and finally, 5) those who experience same sex attraction.
Archbishop addresses the problems of 1) married couples, 2) those who are separated and divorced but not remarried, 3) those who are separated and
divorced and have a civil remarriage, 4) those who are cohabiting and finally, 5) those who experience same sex attraction.
The Ruth Institute dreams of the day when every child will be welcomed into a loving home with a married mother and father. We believe every child has
the right to a relationship with both natural parents, unless some unavoidable tragedy prevents it. We believe every adult without exception has the
right to know his or her cultural heritage and genetic identity. The Philadelphia Guidelines represent an implementation of the ancient teachings of
Christianity and of Jesus Christ Himself.
the right to a relationship with both natural parents, unless some unavoidable tragedy prevents it. We believe every adult without exception has the
right to know his or her cultural heritage and genetic identity. The Philadelphia Guidelines represent an implementation of the ancient teachings of
Christianity and of Jesus Christ Himself.
These teachings protect the interests of children, as well as the interests of men and women in lifelong married love.
The Ruth Institute sent a letter of commendation and 24 white roses to the Archbishop as a sign of our support. We join our prayers with these roses in a spiritual bouquet of appreciation for the
Archbishop and blessings for all the people of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Archbishop and blessings for all the people of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Read the Pastoral Guidelines for Implementing Amoris Laetitia in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia here.
For the Petition:
Dear Archbishop Chaput,
We thank you for the wisdom and clarity shown in your Pastoral Guidelines for Implementing Amoris Laetitia in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. We pledge
to pray for you, your priests, deacons, seminarians and all the people of Philadelphia as you go forward to implement these guidelines.
to pray for you, your priests, deacons, seminarians and all the people of Philadelphia as you go forward to implement these guidelines.
Sincerely yours in Jesus Christ,
(your name)
