God is not frightened by people's sins, mistakes or failures, Pope Francis said. What God is afraid of is "the closure of our hearts -- this, yes, this makes him suffer -- he is frightened by ...
St. Joseph's work as a humble carpenter serves as an example of the dignity of hard work that today is often denied to those in need, Pope Francis said. "Many young people, many fathers and mothers ...
As the foster father of Jesus, St. Joseph is an example of the need for loving fathers and mothers in "an age of notorious orphanhood," Pope Francis said. The "demographic winter" in many Western countries, due ...
Meditating on the scene of the Holy Family fleeing to Egypt to escape Herod's murderous rage, Christians cannot close their eyes to the fact that too many people in the world today also feel forced ...
The birth of the son of God in a humble stable, in the presence of both lowly shepherds and majestic Magi, is a "universal event that concerns all of humanity," Pope Francis said. During his weekly ...
The absence of any words attributed to St. Joseph in the Gospels speaks volumes about the importance of silence, Pope Francis said. St. Joseph's silence was "not mutism," but a quality that allowed him to listen ...
St. Joseph teaches people to learn to take life as it comes and to accept what God has in mind, Pope Francis said. Speaking about how Joseph reacted to Mary being pregnant while they were still ...
As the guardian of Jesus and Mary, St. Joseph's reassuring presence is an example for Christians who are called to care for the lonely and those who struggle in their lives, Pope Francis said. In a ...
During this time marked by global crisis, St. Joseph can offer people support, consolation and guidance, Pope Francis said. St. Joseph is a man full of faith in God and his providence, the pope said Nov. ...
In times of trouble, Christians must be like the disciples in the boat on the stormy sea, calling out to Jesus and waking him up, Pope Francis said. "We must rouse Christ in our hearts, and ...
Syrian Catholic bishops highlight complex challenges in Middle East
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Syrian Catholic bishops highlight complex challenges in Middle East
Although security issues in the Middle East have declined in recent years, the challenges that remain are "getting ...
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Evangelization efforts must be characterized by zeal to preach the Gospel & obedience to Christ & his Church, Pope Francis told members of the Neocatechumenal Way.
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Preach the Gospel, obey the Church, pope tells Neocatechumenal Way
Evangelization efforts must be characterized by zeal to preach the Gospel and obedience to Christ and his church, ...
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