Everyone is called, everyone is sent out… The call of God can reach us on the assembly line and in the office, in the supermarket and in the stairwell, i.e., in the places of everyday life. Pope Francis More Quotes by Pope Francis More Quotes From Pope Francis Forgiveness is not a result of our efforts, but is a gift. It is a gift of the Holy Spirit who showers us with mercy and grace that pours forth unceasingly from the open heart of Christ crucified and risen. Pope Francis effort grace heart A God who draws near out of love, the Holy Father continued, walks with His people, and this walk comes to an unimaginable point. We could never have imagined that the same Lord would become one of us and walk with us, be present with us, present in His Church, present in the Eucharist, present in His Word, present in the poor, He is present, walking with us. And this is closeness: the shepherd close to his flock, close to his sheep, whom he knows, one by one. Pope Francis sheep love father It is the Paraclete Spirit, the "Comforter", who grants us the courage to take to the streets of the world, bringing the Gospel! The Holy Spirit makes us look to the horizon and drive us to the very outskirts of existence in order to proclaim life in Jesus Christ. Let us ask ourselves: do we tend to stay closed in on ourselves, on our group, or do we let the Holy Spirit open us to mission? Pope Francis groups order jesus We can walk when we want to, we can build many things, but if we do not witness to Jesus Christ then it doesn't matter. We might become a philanthropic NGO but we wouldn't be the Church, the Bride of the Lord. Pope Francis church want jesus Human trafficking is a crime against humanity. We must unite our efforts to free the victims and stop this increasingly aggressive crime which threatens not only individuals but the basic values of society. Pope Francis human-trafficking effort humanity Ask Jesus what he wants from you and be brave! Pope Francis brave want jesus It is God who gives life. Let us respect and love human life, especially vulnerable life in a mother's womb. Pope Francis and-love mother giving Just as the commandment 'Thou shalt not kill' sets a clear limit in order to safeguard the value of human life, today we also have to say 'thou shalt not' to an economy of exclusion and inequality. Such an economy kills. How can it be that it is not a news item when an elderly homeless person dies of exposure, but it is news when the stock market loses two points? Pope Francis elderly two order Sunday is the Lord’s Day. Let us find time to be with him. Pope Francis sunday lord Be sanctuaries of respect for life, proclaiming the sacredness of every human life from conception to natural death Pope Francis human-life sanctuary natural Our prayer cannot be reduced to an hour on Sundays. It is important to have a daily relationship with the Lord. Pope Francis christian god relationship In God’s great plan, every detail is important, even yours, even my humble little witness, even the hidden witness of those who live their faith with simplicity in everyday family relationships, work relationships, friendships. There are the saints of every day, the “hidden” saints, a sort of “middle class of holiness” to which we can all belong. Pope Francis work-relationships humble class Things have a price and can be for sale. But people have a dignity that is priceless and worth far more than things. Pope Francis priceless dignity people If there is no humility, love remains blocked. Pope Francis blocked remains humility Everyone say to himself: 'When was the last time I went to confession?' And if it has been a long time, don't lose another day! Go, the priest will be good. And Jesus, (will be) there, and Jesus is better than the priests - Jesus receives you. He will receive you with so much love! Be courageous, and go to confession. Pope Francis love-is long jesus The Lord put it clearly: you cannot serve two masters. You have to choose between God and money. Pope Francis masters lord two The Eucharist, although it is the fullness of sacramental life, is not a prize for the perfect but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak. Pope Francis medicine powerful perfect At times we can be self-absorbed. Lord, help us to open our hearts to others and to serve those who are most vulnerable. Pope Francis servant-of-god self heart Every religion has its dignity ... in freedom of expression there are limits. Pope Francis dignity limits expression Holy Week challenges us to step outside ourselves so as to attend to the needs of others: those who long for a sympathetic ear, those in need of comfort or help. We should not simply remain in our own secure world, that of the ninety-nine sheep who never strayed from the fold, but we should go out, with Christ, in search of the one lost sheep, however far it may have wandered. Pope Francis ninety-nine sheep long
