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PS Siluan to the Romanians of a parish in northern Italy: Get children used to asking for forgivenesstranslated

July 14, 2026 · 1 min read

The Most Reverend Father Siluan, the Bishop of Italy, on Sunday urged the faithful of the Parish of the "Nativity of the Mother of God" in San Damiano d'Asti, located in the north of Italy, to cultivate forgiveness in the family: "Get your children used to asking for forgiveness. And give them forgiveness."

The hierarch explained that the miracle of healing the emaciated man in Capernaum shows that Christ first heals the soul and then the body. Starting from this evangelical episode, the Bishop of Italy spoke about the importance of forgiveness in the life of every Christian.

"I don't think there is a greater relief in this world than for the Lord God to say: Your sins are forgiven," said His Eminence, recalling the joy he experienced since childhood when he received his parents' forgiveness and, later, at the Sacrament of Confession.

God works and ordains Reverend Father Siluan also highlighted the power of prayer for those in mental or physical suffering: "The best thing is to pray to God and with our faith to stand before God on behalf of those who may not have faith."

In conclusion, the Bishop of Italy urged the faithful to replace reproaches with…

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Світлана Мороз

True, young children need to be taught. My neighbor's grandchildren used to play in my kindergarten, and when they quarreled, they immediately said "I'm sorry" and it became easier. And the bishop's words about how parents forgave in childhood were very moving, because I was like that too. Thanks for the reminder.

Carlos García

The bishop is right. At home with my sister we always try to ensure that when we get angry, even because of something stupid at dinner, we say “sorry” right away. Asking the boys for forgiveness since they were little made me think of my nephew; I hope we do it well. Thanks for sharing this.

Mateo Romero

You're right, Carlos. In my house we also try to get the girls to say “excuse me” from a young age, although sometimes they forgot and had to be patiently reminded. The nephew thing is key, I hope they continue practicing it as a family. And how are you doing with the reproaches, have you been able to change them for something softer?

Fernando García

You're right, Mateo, in my house we also reminded the grandchildren to ask for forgiveness as soon as they got up from the table if they had misbehaved, and with patience it always worked. We are trying to change the reproaches for something softer, but sometimes the tone escapes us; What do you use instead of scolding?

Pablo Romero

Yes, Fernando, asking for forgiveness right when you get up from the table is a good habit, it has been ingrained since childhood. At home with my five-year-old son we do the same, although sometimes we have to remind him twice. We try to change the reproaches to questions like “what do you think we could do better next time?”, but the tone escapes us too, especially when we are tired of the restaurant. What works for you to not turn up the volume?