The good news comes alive in us, “Every time we announce it, not by propaganda or proselytizing, but with respect and love, as the most beautiful gift to share, as the secret of joy, then Jesus dwell in us even more”. April 10, 2023 at the Vatican
Pope Francis Quote, 03/03/24
“Here is a good resolution for Lent: cultivate open gazes, become ‘seekers of light,’ seekers of the light of Jesus, in prayer and in people”. From the Vatican
Feb. 25, 2024
Pope Francis Quote, 02/25/24
The Holy Spirit, who has wholly animated the life and mystery of Jesus is the same spirit who today guides Christian existence, the existence of men and women who call themselves and want to be Christians. But remember this: pray often to the Holy Spirit, that he helps us, give us strength, give us inspiration and enable us to go forward.
St Francis Quote – February 4th, 2024
“The Church should be at the crossroads of society, so that Christians may fill our pessimistic societies with the hope and joy of the Gospel. Let us make Jesus’ desire our own: to help fellow travelers not to lose the desire for God, to open their hearts to Him and find the only One who, today and always, gives peace and joy to humanity.”
Pope Francis Quote, 01/14/2024
The Pope’s prayer intention for the month of January is for Christian Unity which is celebrated from January 18-25. Pope Francis urged Christians to unite our prayers to his “for the gift of diversity in the Church …….. If we are guided by the Holy Spirit, abundance, variety, and diversity never cause conflict. The Holy Spirit reminds us first and foremost that we are children loved by God – everyone equal in God’s love, and everyone different.”
Pope Francis Quote, 01/07/24
“Christians have the duty to proclaim the Gospel without excluding anyone… Each person who is called on by the Lord is chosen so that they may reach others. That is the “pact” that has been made… Being called by God is not about elevating oneself but rather about becoming free and courageous instruments of inclusive love.”
Pope Francis Quote – December 31, 2023
“It is my prayer at the start of the New Year that Christian believers, ….. followers of various religions and men and women of good will work together in harmony …… and thus hand on to future generations a world of greater solidarity, justice and peace.” From the Vatican, 8 December 2023
Pope Francis Quote – December 24, 2023
“Before any Nativity display, even those we make in our own homes, we relive what happened in Bethlehem more than two thousand years ago; and this should reawaken in us a longing for silence and prayer, in our often so hectic daily lives. Silence, so as to be able to listen to what Jesus tells us from the unique “cathedra” of the manger. Prayer, to express grateful wonder, tenderness, perhaps the tears that the Nativity scene stirs in us.”
Pope Francis on the war in Israel and Palestine
Let us not forget to pray for the Palestinian and Israeli peoples: May the Lord bring a just peace. There is so much suffering! Children are suffering, the sick are suffering, and many people are dying. War is always a defeat. Let us not forget: War is always a defeat! I ask that every possible avenue be pursued to absolutely avoid an escalation of the conflict, to provide assistance to the wounded, and to deliver aid to the population of Gaza, where the humanitarian situation is extremely dire. I implore you to stop, in the name of God, Cease fire! And we also must not forget to pray for those still suffering from violence and displacement in Ukraine since the Russian invasion over 18 months ago. Nov. 5, 2023
Pope Francis Quote for September 23-24
Jesus tells him, that is, that when you forgive, you do not calculate, that it is good to forgive everything. God acts out of love and gratuitousness. We cannot repay Him, but when we forgive our brother or sister, we imitate Him. Forgiveness is therefore not a good deed, that one can do or not do! Jesus’ message is clear: God forgives incalculably, exceeding all God acts out of love, We cannot repay Him, but when we forgive our brother or sister, we imitate Him. Forgiveness is therefore not a good deed, but a fundamental requirement for Christians. Forgiveness is the oxygen that purifies the air polluted by hatred, it is the antidote that heals the poisons of resentment, it is the way to defuse anger and heal so many diseases of the heart that contaminate society. Let us try, now, each of us, to think of a person who has hurt us, and let us ask the Lord for the strength to forgive them. And let us forgive them out of love for the Lord. It will do us good, it will restore peace in our hearts. Angelus Prayer, Sept. 17, 2023
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