Being true Quote by Pope Francis
![“I asked [Guadalupe] for the world, for peace, so many things. I asked forgiveness, I asked that the Church grows healthy, I asked for the Mexican people. And another thing I asked a lot for: that priests be true priests, and sisters true sisters, and bishops true bishops. As the Lord wants.” quote by Pope Francis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/971/pope-francis-85_being-true_i-asked-guadalupe-for-the-world-for-peac_1651249.jpg)
“I asked [Guadalupe] for the world, for peace, so many things. I asked forgiveness, I asked that the Church grows healthy, I asked for the Mexican people. And another thing I asked a lot for: that priests be true priests, and sisters true sisters, and bishops true bishops. As the Lord wants.”
About This Quote
Source Homily: Vatican, 2021
A prayer for universal peace, forgiveness, and authentic religious leadership aligned with divine will.
In simple terms: Pray for peace and true clergy.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic spiritual leadership.
Themes
faith
peace
forgiveness
church health
leadership
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
religious
prayerful
When to use this quote
- parish outreach
- interfaith dialogue
- clergy training
Key Concepts
Spiritual authenticity
ecclesiastical reform
global harmony
Questions to Reflect On
- How can believers support true priests?
- What steps foster a healthy church?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty may hinder reforms.
![“It would be nice if you as journalists - there are some books that explain the painting [ of Guadalupe] what it is like, the significance, and that is how you can understand better this great and beautiful people.” quote by Pope Francis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8f4/pope-francis-85_beautiful_it-would-be-nice-if-you-as-journalists-t_1299368.jpg)
![“I invite [journalists] to seriously study the facts of Guadalupe. The Madonna is there. I cannot find another explanation.” quote by Pope Francis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b7a/pope-francis-85_explanation_i-invite-journalists-to-seriously-study_337525.jpg)
![“If you start thinking about who's going to read it [you're writing], or what grade will you get, or is it going to win that award, or are you going to get into this graduate program, you're blocking the light, and the light is that guidance and love we get when we open up our hearts and are guided…” quote by Sandra Cisneros](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/df6/sandra-cisneros-862_and-love_if-you-start-thinking-about-who-s-going_2977405.jpg)
