YOUCAT Question n. 371 – Part III. How does a child respect his parents?
(Youcat
answer - repeated) A child respects and honors his parents by showing them love
and gratitude.
A deepening through CCC
(CCC 2218)
The fourth commandment reminds grown children of their responsibilities toward their parents. As much as they can, they
must give them material and moral support in old age and in times of illness,
loneliness, or distress. Jesus recalls this duty of gratitude (Cf. Mk 7:10-12).
For the Lord honored the father above the children, and he confirmed the right
of the mother over her sons. Whoever honors his father atones for sins, and
whoever glorifies his mother is like one who lays up treasure. Whoever honors
his father will be gladdened by his own children, and when he prays he will be
heard. Whoever glorifies his father will have long life, and whoever obeys the
Lord will refresh his mother (Sir 3:2-6). O son, help your father in his old age,
and do not grieve him as long as he lives; even if he is lacking in
understanding, show forbearance; in all your strength do not despise him....
Whoever forsakes his father is like a blasphemer, and whoever angers his mother
is cursed by the Lord (Sir 3:12-13, 16).
Reflecting and meditating
(Youcat comment) Children should
be grateful to their parents in the first place because they received their
life from the love of their parents. This gratitude establishes a lifelong
relationship of love, respect, responsibility, and obedience, rightly
understood. Especially in times of need, sickness, and old age, children should
lovingly be there for their parents and care for them faithfully.
(CCC Comment)
(CCC 2219)
Filial respect promotes harmony in all of family life; it also concerns relationships between brothers and sisters.
Respect toward parents fills the home with light and warmth.
"Grandchildren are the crown of the aged" (Prov 17:6). "With all
humility and meekness, with patience, [support] one another in charity"
(Eph 4:2).
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