POPE FRANCIS
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Pope Francis: TIME Person of the Year December 26, 2013
The first Roman Catholic pontiff from the Americas is poised to transform the world's largest church
Pope Francis: TIME Person of the Year December 26, 2013
The first Roman Catholic pontiff from the Americas is poised to transform the world's largest church
"Among our tasks as witnesses to the love of Christ is that of giving a voice to the cry of the poor, so that they are not abandoned to the laws of an economy that seems at times to treat people as mere consumers."
“To love God and neighbor is not something abstract, but profoundly concrete: it means seeing in every person and face of the Lord to be served, to serve him concretely. And you are, dear brothers and sisters, in the face of Jesus.”
“Among our tasks as witnesses to the love of Christ is that of giving a voice to the cry of the poor.” (Pope Francis, Address to the Archbishop of Canterbury, 6/14/13)
A "knowledgeable source" told the Huffington Post that "Swiss guards confirmed that the pope has ventured out at night, dressed as a regular priest, to meet with homeless men and women." Apparently, though this has not been confirmed, this was also something Francis used to do while he was a cardinal.
“Poverty calls us to sow hope…. Poverty is the flesh of the poor Jesus, in that child who is hungry, in the one who is sick, in those unjust social structures.” (Pope Francis, Meeting with Students of Jesuit Schools—Q&A, 6/7/13)
Has there ever been a time in your life when you felt desperate or alone? Where did help come from? When were you blessed by a stranger? Who are today’s neighbors in need? How might God be calling you to respond?
“We ask the risen Jesus, who turns death into life, to change hatred into love, vengeance into forgiveness, war into peace. Yes, Christ is our peace, and through him to implore peace for all the world.” (Pope Francis, Urbi et Orbi message, 3/31/13)
Where do you long for peace in your own life? In the world?
Where do you long for peace in your own life? In the world?
“To love God and neighbor is not something abstract, but profoundly concrete: it means seeing in every person and face of the Lord to be served, to serve him concretely. And you are, dear brothers and sisters, in the face of Jesus.” (Pope Francis, Address during Visit at the Homeless Shelter “Dona Di Maria,” 5/21/13)
In whom do you have a difficult time recognizing the face of Christ?
In whom do you have a difficult time recognizing the face of Christ?
