Anointing Quote by Pope Francis
“We need to 'go out,' then, in order to experience our own anointing, its power and its redemptive efficacy: to the 'outskirts' where there is suffering, bloodshed, blindness that longs for sight, and prisoners in thrall to many evil masters,”
About This Quote
Source Homily: Address to the World, Pope Francis, 2020
Compassionate action requires entering the margins of suffering to share in others' pain and bring hope.
In simple terms: Help those in need by going to where they suffer.
Key Takeaway
Go to the suffering and offer love.
Themes
compassion
service
solidarity
justice
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- missionary work
- humanitarian aid
- community outreach
- social work
Key Concepts
suffering
margins
redemption
outreach
empathy
Questions to Reflect On
- What suffering are you called to address?
- How can you protect yourself while serving others?
A Different Perspective
It can be dangerous or overwhelming to confront intense suffering directly.
