“No one can grow if he does not accept his smallness.”
― Pope Francis
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The book of Jonah! It is short, but it is a very instructive parable, especially for those of us in the church.
– Pope Francis
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Over the centuries, the church conserves this precious treasure, which is sacred Scripture, doctrine, the sacraments, the Ministry of pastors, so that we can be faithful to Christ and share in his very life. It is like a river coursing through history, developing, irrigating; but running water always comes…
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“Should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?” So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart. Mercy is not only an action of the Father, it becomes…
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“Jesus on the cross feels the whole weight of the evil, and with the force of God’s love he conquers it; he defeats it with his resurrection. This is the good that Jesus does for us on the throne of the cross. Christ’s cross, embraced with love, never leads…
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As a Catholic, do I live this unity of the church? Or does not concern me because I am closed within my own small group or within myself?
– Pope Francis
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Faith is a light. Once the flame of faith dies out, all other lights begin to dim. The light of faith is unique, because it is capable of illuminating every aspect of human existence. A light this powerful cannot come from us but from a more primordial source: God.
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1-Forgetting to relax & not taking time to recharge
2-not maintaining a sense of balance and interconnectedness with oneself- contributes to anxiety, chaos and confusion
3-becoming too self-absorbed and neglecting to foster interpersonal relationships
4-expressing yourself in an intimidating manner- no being warm or smiling or friendly
5-engaging in gossip & rumors
6-losing flexibility…
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What does having inner freedom mean? First, being free from personal projects. Free from the possibility of planning your future or from the prospect of staying for any length of time in a place of “your own” pastoral action. It means, making yourself free also with regard to the…
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“It is not necessary to believe in God to be a good person. In a way, the traditional. Notion of God is outdated. One can be spiritual but not religious. It is not necessary to go to church and give money — for many, nature can be a church….
Pope Francis Tweets
Underlying all our strengths and weaknesses, stronger than all our past hurts and failures, or our fears and concerns about the future, there is this great truth: we are beloved sons and daughters.
