Encouraged by Pope Francis, Archbishop Eamon Martin invites grandparents and grandchildren to share their own stories this weekend – whether that’s over the phone, on social media, or by video call – about how they are “coping during the coronavirus crisis”.

I would like to devote this year’s Message to the theme of storytelling, because I believe that, so as not to lose our bearings, we need to make our own the truth contained in good stories – Pope Francis.

By word and example you can teach your children and grandchildren that families are built on mutual love, respect, loyalty, sincerity, trust and cooperation.

“We need to be aware of our sins and have the courage to drop the stones that we aim at others and think about the wrong we do”.

Catholic Grandparents Association founder, Catherine Wiley, to give a testimony highlighting the vocation of grandparents.