Skip to content

Some think, excuse me if I use the word, that in order to…

“Some think, excuse me if I use the word, that in order to be good Catholics, we have to be like rabbits - but no.” quote by Pope Francis
Download Open image
“Some think, excuse me if I use the word, that in order to be good Catholics, we have to be like rabbits - but no.”

Pope Francis

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Good Catholics need not be timid like rabbits; they must be courageous.

In simple terms: Catholics should be brave, not timid.

Key Takeaway

Embrace courageous faith.

Themes

faith courage religion

Mood

hopeful serious

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • church community
  • personal prayer
  • social justice
  • interfaith dialogue

Key Concepts

theology spiritual leadership

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does courage manifest in your faith?
  • What fears hold you back from bold action?
A Different Perspective

Courage may clash with cultural expectations of humility.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Pope Francis

Explore all 1,479 Pope Francis quotes

More Be good quotes

Browse all 1,747 Be good quotes