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Pope Francis Quotes - Page 31

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You cannot be a conscious Christian without St. Paul. He translated the teachings of Christ into a doctrinal structure that, even with the additions of a vast number of thinkers, theologians and pastors, has resisted

You cannot be a conscious Christian without St. Paul. He translated the teachings of Christ into a doctrinal structure that, even with the additions of a vast number of thinkers, theologians and pastors, has resisted and still exists after two thousand years.

Christian, Teaching, Numbers

Dear young people, the Church expects great things of you and your generosity. Don’t be afraid to aim high.

People, Generosity, Church

Pope Francis “The Blessing of Family: Inspiring Words from Pope Francis”, Franciscan Media

Do not be afraid of Confession! One who is in line to confess himself feels all these things - even shame - but then, when he finishes confessing, he leaves free, great, beautiful, forgiven, [...] happy. And this is the beauty of Confession... Jesus is there...and He receives you with so much love.

Beautiful, Jesus, Lines

Money at the service of life can be managed in the right way by cooperatives, on condition that it is a real cooperative where capital does not have command over men but men over capital.

Life, Real, Men

"Pope Francis Rails Against ‘Throwaway Culture’ Of Globalization" by James MacKenzie, www.huffingtonpost.com. February 28, 2015.

Women have much to tell us. Women are capable of seeing things in a different angle. Women can pose questions that we men cannot understand.

Men, Different, Angle

Every child that isn't born, but is unjustly condemned to be aborted, has the face of Jesus Christ, has the face of the Lord.

Jesus, Children, Pro Life

"Pope Francis denounces abortion after decrying church's focus on rules". www.cbsnews.com. September 20, 2013.

Every Christian is a missionary to the extent that he or she bears witness to God’s love. Be missionaries of God’s tenderness!

Christian, Love Is, Bears

If someone is gay and seeks the Lord with good will, who am I to judge?

Gay, Judging, Lord

Dear young people, always be missionaries of the Gospel, every day and in every place.

People, Young, Dear

A Christian who does not pray for those who govern is not a good Christian.

Christian, Doe, Praying

Each encounter with Jesus fills us with joy, with that deep joy which only God can give.

Jesus, Giving, Joy

One of the more serious temptations which stifles boldness and zeal is a defeatism, which turns us into querulous and disillusioned pessimists, sourpusses.

Temptation, Serious, Pessimist

Pope Francis (2015). “The Spirit of St Francis: Inspiring Words on Faith, Love and Creation”, p.89, SPCK

The process of healing also needs to include the pursuit of truth, not for the sake of opening old wounds, but rather as a necessary means of promoting justice, healing and unity.

Healing, Mean, Old Wounds

"Pope says Sri Lanka should seek truth over civil war" by Philip Pullella, Frank Jack Daniel, www.reuters.com. January 13, 2015.

When we read about Creation in Genesis, we run the risk of imagining God was a magician, with a magic wand able to do everything. But that is not so. He created human beings and let them develop according to the internal laws that he gave to each one so they would reach their fulfillment.

Running, Law, Theory Of Evolution

"Pope Francis: ‘Evolution Is Not Inconsistent With The Notion Of Creation’" by Josephine McKenna, www.huffingtonpost.com. October 27, 2014.

Challenges exist to be overcome! Let us be realists, but without losing our joy, our boldness and our hope-filled commitment. Let us not allow ourselves to be robbed of missionary vigour!

Commitment, Joy, Challenges

Pope Francis (2014). “The Joy of the Gospel”, p.34, BookBaby

Rest is so necessary for the health of our minds and bodies, and often so difficult to achieve due to the many demands placed on us. But rest is also essential for our spiritual health, so that we can hear God’s voice and understand what he asks of us.

Spiritual, Voice, Mind

Pope Francis' Speech during the Meeting with Families at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines, w2.vatican.va. January 16, 2015.

The Christian life is not limited to prayer, but requires an ongoing dedication and courage born of prayer.

Christian, Prayer, Dedication

To follow Jesus means to share his merciful love for every human being.

Jesus, Mean, Share

All Christians need an 'ecological conversion', whereby the effects of their encounter with Jesus Christ become evident in their relationship with the world around them.

Christian, Jesus, Encounters

Pope Francis, McDonagh, Sean (2016). “On Care for Our Common Home, Laudato Si': The Encyclical of Pope Francis on the Environment”, p.185

With God, nothing is lost; but without him, everything is lost.

Feeling Lost, Lost

When we do not profess Jesus Christ, we profess the worldliness of the devil, a demonic worldliness.

Jesus, Evil, Doe

Pope Francis' Homily at Sistine Chapel, w2.vatican.va. March 14, 2013.

How many of us, myself included, have lost our bearings; we are no longer attentive to the world in which we live; we don’t care; we don’t protect what God created for everyone, and we end up unable even to care for one another.

Economic Inequality, World, Care

Pope Francis (2016). “Care for Creation: A Call for Ecological Conversion”, p.15, Orbis Books

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.

Jesus, Church, Want

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.

Effort, Humanity, Human Trafficking

Pope Francis' Address Of To The New Ambassadors Accredited To The Holy See On The Occasion Of The Presentation Of The Letters Of Credence, w2.vatican.va. December 12, 2013.

A mother defends herself with a heart filled with love before doing so with words. I wonder whether there is any love for the church in the hearts of those who pay so much attention to the scandals.

Mother, Heart, Love Is

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