In the pastoral context of modern world, family is considered the miniature of the Church. A congregation of faithful that consists of father, mother and children, gather around Jesus Christ as the center of life. Yet, because of human weakness, we often end up in conflict that could destroy the family unity. It is worrying, because torn apart family means bad news for the life of the Church. Reconciliation is a way to reunite that torn apart family. Yet, the question remains the same: in what way could we make family life a new Jacob’s well today, in which a healing, empowering and inspiring dialog takes place?

Referring to the Trinitarian dimensions of reconciliation mentioned above, this paradigm is totally applicable to the family life. I would like to define Christian families and communities of faithful as new Jacob’s well for modern world, where a conversation of love exists and open the gate for true reconciliation.

• Firstly, when there is a conflict, we should act like Jesus, that is to initiate all possibilities of opening a dignified dialog that respect all parties, both wrongdoers and victims. This initiative should be offered with compassion that depicts the mercy of God. Father, mother and children should be the first to initiate an honest dialog that includes everybody, with the spirit of respect, openness, humility and true love.
• Secondly, once the dialog is opened, every party should render the best sacrifice to ensure the other party has opportunities to sense real love and compassion, truth and mercy. Reservation, hesitation, suspicion and obscurity are few examples that would border truthful and compassionate dialog. Everybody should leave his or her own egoistic agenda and dedicate all energies for the sake of common good.
• Thirdly, that true merciful sacrifice would certainly inspire other people to do the same, as this particular event might open the eyes of many, that they are also able to follow the same line. The family members no longer enjoy the divine blessing themselves but share it with other people.