Why are you affaird? Hace you no faith? colllects some of the words from the pope's daily homilies when the world was in isolation during the "long Lent" in the spring of 2020, as well as Angelus messages and prayers the delivered
Near the end of Luke’s Gospel, two disciples slowly make their way home from Jerusalem to the village of Emmaus. At the outset, they are deeply saddened by Jesus’ tragic death. By that evening, however, they have made a 180–degree turn: from dejected disciples to followers filled with joy—a joy they simply must share with others as fast as they can. What accounts for this change? They h…
Today we shall begin a new series of catecheses, on the theme of Christian hope. It is very important, because hope never disappoints. Optimism disappoints, but hope does not! We have such need, in these times which appear dark, in which we sometimes feel disoriented at the evil and violence which surrounds us, at the distress of so many of our brothers and sisters. We need hope! We feel d…
A collection of wisdom from one of the world’s greatest spiritual leaders.