Being Christian is not just obeying orders but means being in Christ, thinking like him, acting like him, loving like him; it… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
It means caring for one another in our families: husbands and wives first protect one another, and then, as parents, they care… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Needing to talk badly about others indicates low self esteem. That means, 'I feel so low that instead of picking myself up,… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I wish to extend an invitation to solidarity to everyone, and I would like to encourage those in public office to make… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Holiness doesn't mean doing extraordinary things, but doing ordinary things with love and faith. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Following Jesus means taking up one's own cross to accompany him on his path, an uncomfortable path that is not one of… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Today one can read the Gospel also on so many technological instruments. You can carry the whole Bible on your mobile phone,… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
And there is this fact of the twelve baskets: why twelve? What does it mean? Twelve is the number of the tribes… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Living Holy Week following Jesus means learning how to come out of ourselves to reach out to others, to go to the… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
In these cases, where there is an unjust aggression, I can only say that it is licit to stop the unjust aggressor,...… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Our life is not given to us like an opera libretto, in which all is written down; but it means going, walking,… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Worshipping the Lord means giving him the place that he must have; worshipping the Lord means stating, believing-not only by our words-… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
And does not true freedom mean choosing ways in this world that lead to the good of all and are guided by… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
To live charitably means not looking out for our own interests, but carrying the burdens of the weakest and poorest among us. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Among us, who is above must be in service of the others. This doesn't mean we have to wash each other's feet… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The search for God means having the courage to set out on a risky path, it means following our restless hearts,... — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We also try to reach out to people who are far away, via digital means, the web and brief messaging. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Nurturing and cherishing creation is a command God gives not only at the beginning of history, but to each of us. It… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Being a disciple means being constantly ready to bring the love of Jesus to others, and this can happen unexpectedly and in… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Evangelization does not consist in proselytizing, for proselytizing is a caricature of evangelization, but rather evangelizing entails attracting by our witness those… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
There is no such thing as low-cost Christianity. Following Jesus means swimming against the tide, renouncing evil and selfishness — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Today, elderly people are discarded when, in reality, they are the seat of wisdom of the society...the right to life means allowing… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Going out to others in order to reach the fringes of humanity does not mean rushing out aimlessly into the world. Often… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Only we big sinners have this grace of knowing what salvation really means. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The book of Genesis tells us that God created man and woman entrusting them with the task of filling the earth and… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Having faith does not mean having no difficulties, but having the strength to face them, knowing we are not alone. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Sin, also for those who don't have faith, exists when one goes against one's conscience. To listen to and obey it means,… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
It means protecting people, showing loving concern for each and every person, especially children, the elderly, those in need, who are often… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
If God, in the Christmas mystery, reveals himself not as One who remains on high and dominates the universe, but as the… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We should all remember... that throwing food away is like stealing from the tables of the poor, the hungry! I encourage everyone… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Religious freedom certainly means the right to worship God, individually and in community, as our consciences dictate. But religious liberty, by its… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
To follow Jesus means to share his merciful love for every human being. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
You can have large projects and implement them by means of a few of the smallest things. Or you can use weak… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
If one has the answers to all the questions - that is the proof that God is not with him. It means… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We are called to be 'ambassadors for Christ' (2 Cor 5:20). Ours is a ministry of reconciliation ... To be an ambassador… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
We are a church of sinners but we must not be afraid of holiness. Do not be afraid to aim for holiness… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
To follow Jesus means putting him first, and stripping ourselves of all the things that oppress our hearts. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Human beings are themselves considered consumer goods to be used and then discarded. We have created a "disposable" culture which is now… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Giving primacy to God means having the courage to say ‘no’ to evil, ‘no’ to violence, ‘no’ to oppression, to live a… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
God’s faithfulness is stronger than our unfaithfulness and our infidelities. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Have the courage to go against the tide of current values that do not conform to the path of Jesus. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
“Most people nowadays would not consider love as related in any way to truth. Love is seen as an experience associated with the world… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
The family remains the basic unit of society and the first school in which children learn the human, spiritual and moral values which enable… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
Listen to Jesus and follow him. That's the message of the Transfiguration. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I like to say that women are those who form life in their wombs - and this is a comparison I make - they… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
I want to remind priests that the confessional must not be a torture chamber but rather an encounter with the Lord’s mercy which spurs… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
To all people of good will who are working for social justice: never tire of working for a more just world, marked by greater… — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
In Confession, Jesus welcomes us with all our sinfulness, to give us a new heart, capable of loving as he loves. — Pope Francis Copy Share Image
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