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Being a disciple means being constantly ready to bring the love of Jesus to others, and this can happen unexpectedly and in any place: on the street, in a city square, during work, on a journey.

Being a disciple means being constantly ready to bring the love of Jesus to others, and this can happen unexpectedly and in any place: on the street, in a city square, during work, on a journey.

Faith, Jesus, Inspiration

Pope Francis (2014). “The Joy of the Gospel”, p.40, BookBaby

If money and material things become the center of our lives, they seize us and make us slaves.

Slave, Materials, Our Lives

In the poor and outcast we see Christ’s face; by loving and helping the poor, we love and serve Christ.

Christian, Religious, Jesus

Pope Francis (2015). “The Spirit of St Francis: Inspiring Words on Faith, Love and Creation”, p.107, SPCK

The Holy Spirit, in the variety of his gifts, unites us and enables us to contribute to the building up of the Church in holiness. In this great work, each of us has a part to play; each of us, as a "living stone", is needed for the growth and the beauty of God's holy temple. Let us ask the Lord to help us to take an ever more active part in the Church's life and mission, guided by the Holy Spirit and with Jesus as our cornerstone.

Jesus, Building Up, Play

A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be - and not building bridges - is not Christian.

Christian, Wall, Thinking

In-flight interview from Mexico to Rome, www.catholicnewsagency.com. February 18, 2016.

This is precisely the reason for the dissatisfaction of some, who end up sad - sad priests - in some sense becoming collectors of antiques or novelties, instead of being shepherds living with 'the odor of the sheep.' This I ask you: Be shepherds, with the 'odor of the sheep,' make it real, as shepherds among your flock, fishers of men.

Real, Men, Sheep

Pope Francis (2016). “Men of Mercy: Pope Francis Speaks to Priests”, p.12, BookBaby

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.

Powerful, Medicine, Perfect

Pope Francis (2014). “The Joy of the Gospel”, p.17, BookBaby

But always think this: do not be afraid of failure. Do not be afraid of falling. In the art of walking, what is important is not avoiding the fall but not remaining fallen.

Art, Fall, Thinking

Let Jesus preach to you, and and let Jesus heal you. We are all wounded. Everyone.

Jesus, Heal, Wounded

Do not be afraid! Our Father is patient, he loves us, he gives us Jesus to guide us on the way which leads to the promised land. Jesus is the light who brightens the darkness. He is our peace.

Jesus, Father, Light

Migrants and refugees are not pawns on the chessboard of humanity. They are children, women and men who leave or who are forced to leave their homes for various reasons, who share a legitimate desire for knowing and having, but above all for being more

Children, Home, Men

Pope Francis (2015). “The Spirit of St Francis: Inspiring Words on Faith, Love and Creation”, p.129, SPCK

I prefer a church which is bruised, hurting and dirty because it has been out on the streets, rather than a church which is unhealthy from being confined and from clinging to its own security.

Hurt, Dirty, Church

Pope Francis (2015). “The Spirit of St Francis: Inspiring Words on Faith, Love and Creation”, p.132, SPCK

Dear young people, please, don’t be observers of life, but get involved. Jesus did not remain an observer, but he immersed himself. Don’t be observers, but immerse yourself in the reality of life, as Jesus did.

Jesus, Reality, People

Pope Francis' address to the Prayer Vigil with the young people during the apostolic journey to Rio de Janeiro on the occasion of the XXVIII World Youth Day, at Waterfront of Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, w2.vatican.va. July 27, 2013.

How marvellous it would be if, at the end of the day, each of us could say: today I have performed an act of charity towards others!

The End Of The Day, Would Be, Charity

We must overcome...all forms of racism. The problem of intolerance should be dealt with as a whole: every time a minority is persecuted and marginalized...the good of the whole society is in danger.

Racism, Overcoming, Minorities

Source: www.thedailybeast.com

The measure of the greatness of a society is found in the way it treats those most in need, those who have nothing apart from their poverty!

Greatness, Needs, Way

Pope Francis (2015). “The Spirit of St Francis: Inspiring Words on Faith, Love and Creation”, p.128, SPCK

Lord, teach us to step outside ourselves. Teach us to go out into the streets and manifest your love.

Steps, Lord, Teach

Pope Francis (2015). “The Spirit of St Francis: Inspiring Words on Faith, Love and Creation”, p.113, SPCK

To be saints is not a privilege for a few, but a vocation for everyone.

Saint, Privilege, Vocation

In the face of so many wounds that hurt us and could lead to a hardness of heart, we are called to dive into the sea of prayer, which is the sea of the boundless love of God, in order to experience his tenderness

Hurt, Prayer, Heart

If we don’t think about God, everything ends up being about 'me' and my own comfort.

Thinking, Comfort, Ends

"Pope tells catechists: Put Christ, others, not oneself, on center stage". www.catholicnews.com. September 30, 2013.

Take good care of creation. St. Francis wanted that. People occasionally forgive, but nature never does. If we don't take care of the environment, there's no way of getting around it.

People, Forgiving, Doe

Whenever we take a step towards Jesus, we come to realize that he is already there, waiting for us with open arms.

Jesus, Waiting, Arms

Pope Francis (2014). “The Joy of the Gospel”, p.5, BookBaby

There is so much noise in the world! May we learn to be silent in our hearts and before God.

Heart, World, May

twitter.com. November 18, 2014.

The search for God means having the courage to set out on a risky path, it means following our restless hearts.

Heart, Mean, Path

Don't let anyone rob you of hope.

African American Women, Black Women Inspirational, Inspire Women

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