A strong society takes care of its weakest members. The basic social unit for the formation of a strong society is the family. The family needs to be promoted and safeguarded, for it is here that the weakest members of any society - children - grow up in a natural environment and so are nurtured and strengthened in the human values which give them dignity and greatness. The institution of marriage with its family culture is primarily intended for the children. The total self-giving love and fidelity in a couple's relationship within the family is built on reciprocal understanding and mutual respect and so strengthens the cradle of the new-born. The Abrahamic model of a natural family founded on an expectant faith in God is still relevant for our times, where the high cost of living, financial and work related stress strain family interactions. Furthermore the model of the Holy Family characterized by mutual submission is an invitation to transcend all boundaries set by blood relationships.