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Pope Francis Quotes - Page 50

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Sometimes we are tempted to be that kind of Christian who keeps the Lord’s wounds at arm’s length. Yet Jesus wants us to touch human misery, to touch the suffering flesh of others. He hopes that we will stop looking for

Sometimes we are tempted to be that kind of Christian who keeps the Lord’s wounds at arm’s length. Yet Jesus wants us to touch human misery, to touch the suffering flesh of others. He hopes that we will stop looking for those personal or communal niches which shelter us from the maelstrom of human misfortune and instead enter into the reality of other people’s lives and know the power of tenderness. Whenever we do so, our lives become wonderfully complicated and we experience intensely what it is to be a people, to be part of a people.

Christian, Jesus, Reality

Pope Francis (2014). “The Joy of the Gospel”, p.76, BookBaby

All revealed truths derive from the same divine source and are to be believed with the same faith, yet some of them are more important for giving direct expression to the heart of the Gospel. In this basic core, what shines forth is the beauty of the saving love of God made manifest in Jesus Christ who died and rose from the dead.

Jesus, Heart, Expression

Pope Francis (2014). “The Joy of the Gospel”, p.15, BookBaby

Marriage now tends to be viewed as a form of mere emotional satisfaction that can be constructed in any way or modified at will. But the indispensible contribution of marriage to society transcends the feelings and momentary needs of the couple.

Couple, Emotional, Feelings

Pope Francis (2014). “The Joy of the Gospel”, p.24, BookBaby

If anyone feels offended by my words, I would respond that I speak them with affection and with the best of intentions, quite apart from any personal interest or political ideology. My words are not those of a foe or an opponent. I am interested only in helping those who are in thrall to an individualistic, indifferent and self-centred mentality to be freed from those unworthy chains and to attain a way of living and thinking which is more humane, noble and fruitful, and which will bring dignity to their presence on this earth.

Thinking, Self, Political

Pope Francis (2014). “The Joy of the Gospel”, p.61, BookBaby

Created half to rise, and half to fall; Great lord of all things, yet a prey to all; Sole judge of truth, in endless error hurled; The glory, jest, and riddle of the world!

Fall, Errors, Judging

No one listens willingly to someone who speaks to them from a position of self-righteousness and judgment. Again and again in the Gospels, Jesus reserves his harshest words for those who ignore their own weakness in order to lord it over others.

Jesus, Order, Self

Such self-denial 'may appear demanding,' but it will allow you, so to speak, to be and to breathe within the heart of the church.

Heart, Self, Church

Let us not forget this word: God never ever tires of forgiving us!

Forgiving, Forget, Tire

Pope Francis, The Word Among Us (2013). “Pope Francis Speaks to Our Hearts: Words of Challenge and Hope”, p.46, The Word Among Us Press

How wonderful it is to be surprised by God’s call, to embrace his word, and to walk in the footsteps of Jesus... Your life will become richer and more joyful each day!

Jesus, Each Day, Wonderful

The time has come for the Church to take up the joyful call to mercy once more. It is time to return to the basics and to bear the weaknesses and struggles of our brothers and sisters. Mercy is the force that reawakens us to new life and instils in us the courage to look to the future with hope.

Brother, Struggle, Church

"Misericordiae Vultus" by Pope Francis, w2.vatican.va. April, 2015.

If sadness comes to you one day with an invitation, tell it you are committed to joy and will be faithful to it your whole life long.

Sadness, Long, Joy

We cannot sleep peacefully while babies are dying of hunger and the elderly are without medical assistance

Baby, Sleep, Elderly

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

It is necessary to reaffirm our solid opposition to any direct offense against life, especially when innocent and defenseless, and the unborn child in its mother's womb is the quintessence of innocence. Let us remember the words of Vatican Council II: 'Therefore from the moment of its conception life must be guarded with the greatest care while abortion and infanticide are unspeakable crimes.'

Mother, Children, Abortion

A second key area where you are called to make a contribution is in showing concern for the environment. This is not only because this country, more than many others, is likely to be seriously affected by climate change. You are called to care for Creation not only as responsible citizens, but also as followers of Christ!

Country, Keys, Climate

It is through an unbroken chain of witnesses that we come to see the face of Jesus.

Jesus, Unbroken, Faces

The Cross of Christ bears the suffering and the sin of mankind, including our own. Jesus accepts all this with open arms, bearing on His shoulders our crosses and saying to us: 'Have courage! You do not carry your cross alone! I carry it with you. I have overcome death and I have come to give you hope, to give you life' (John 3:16).

Jesus, Giving, Suffering

Pope Francis (2017). “Embracing the Way of Jesus: Reflections from Pope Francis on Living Our Faith”, p.30, Loyola Press

It does not render justice to the victims, but rather fosters vengeance.

Justice, Doe, Vengeance

Every expression of true beauty can be acknowledged as a path leading to an encounter with the Lord Jesus.

Jesus, Expression, True Beauty

Pope Francis (2014). “The Joy of the Gospel”, p.49, BookBaby

Let us be protectors of all of Gods Creatures

Creatures, Protector

We Christians identify Christ with the sun, and the moon with the Church, the community of the faithful. No one, save Jesus Christ, possesses his or her own light.

Christian, Jesus, Moon

The earth, our home, is beginning to look more and more like an immense pile of filth. In many parts of the planet, the elderly lament that once beautiful landscapes are now covered with rubbish.

Beautiful, Home, Elderly

Pope Francis (2016). “Praise Be to You: On Care for Our Common Home”, p.17, BookBaby

The blood of our Christian brothers and sisters is a testimony which cries out to be heard by everyone who can still distinguish between good and evil.

Christian, Brother, Blood

"Pope Francis condemns Isis killings of Ethiopian Christians". www.theguardian.com. April 20, 2015.

Let us pray for peace, and let us bring it about, starting in our own homes.

Home, Praying, Starting

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

Christian witness is concrete: words without actions are empty.

Christian, Action, Empty

When Christians forget about hope and tenderness they become a cold Church, that loses its sense of direction and is held back by ideologies and worldly attitudes, whereas God’s simplicity tells you: go forward, I am a Father who caresses you.

Christian, Attitude, Father

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