In the Social Contract, Rousseau stated that the family is the most ancient of all societies, and the only natural one. For sure Rousseau was not the first person to state this truth, however his observation on the family, made in 1762 when the book was published, is still true and relevant today. Actually event now in a highly technological world-with the current trend of Artificial Intelligence, the family remains the truest way  to evaluate economic progress, current societal affairs and the hope for the future

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The idea of the family can be found in different areas of  the human experience. But without doubt it is a central theme for the Jews and the 2.6 billions of Christians who see themselves as part of the Abraham and Sarah's family. Among these Christians-mostly  the Catholics will add to the list, other archetype couple, Joseph and Mary. Father and mother of Jesus Christ (Holy Family).

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In recent years artists and other inspired people have contributed to the symbolism of the Holy Family  as both a mystery and a concrete sign of hope. Take for example this  image