Smykowski, Krzysztof (Prymasowski Instytut Kultury Chrześcijańskiej im. Stefana Kard. Wyszyńskiego w Bydgoszczy, 2016)
The aim of this paper is to present the condition of contemporary marriage and family. The topic is discussed by Pope Francis in his apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia, which contains guidelines for the Church’s pastoral activities. The pope points to a number of phenomena which, due to their frequency, might be regarded as signs of the times. These have their origin in individualism, which has resulted in the changed perception of marriage. The individualistic approach perceives matrimony merely as a method of achieving objectives pursued by each of the spouses. This, in turn, leads to the rapid collapse of marriages and families, as well as to reluctance towards long-lasting relationships.
