The family is the centre and the heart of the civilisation of love and marriage is an institution by natural law. The bishops very often called on the faithful to guard the family against various social, economic and political threats. Attacking marital identity is the direct destruction of the family. This was also pointed out by the bishops of Tarnów in the interwar period. This article aims to present the pastoral teaching of Bishop Leon Wałęga and Bishop Franciszek Lisowski on the subject of concern for the family. This article will address the issues of threats to marriage and the family. In this matter, the bishops of Tarnów were also inspired by the preaching of Polish bishops. In this context, Bishop Wałęga and Bishop Lisowski emphasised that the upbringing of children is the fundamental task of the Christian family. However, upbringing cannot be effective without the good example set by the parents. Finally, this article discusses the duties of children towards their parents, among others: respect, obedience and love. The pastoral letters of the bishops of Tarnów in the interwar period are undoubtedly an important and significant element in the history of the Diocese of Tarnów in their message and broad references.
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