Remember the sufferings of every person in your heart. Then bring them all to God in your prayers.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 28, 2017
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Sunday, 29 October 2017
Remember the sufferings of every person in your heart
He constantly welcomes us, protects and forgives us
God loves us with a love so rich in mercy that He constantly welcomes us, protects and forgives us.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 27, 2017
Thursday, 26 October 2017
We are all children of God, despite our differences
The culture of encounter means recognizing that we are all children of God, despite our differences.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 26, 2017
Be courageous witnesses
Be courageous witnesses to Christ in the places where you live and work.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 25, 2017
Let us all work together to promote peace
Let us all work together to promote peace among peoples and guarantee respect for human rights.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 24, 2017
The light which shines in the darkness
Jesus gave us the light which shines in the darkness. Defend and protect this light: it is the greatest treasure entrusted to you.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 23, 2017
“Do not be afraid! Open wide the doors for Christ!”
Today, as we remember Saint John Paul II, let us also recall his words: “Do not be afraid! Open wide the doors for Christ!”
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 22, 2017
Mission is at the heart of Christian faith
On this day, let us remember that the Church is missionary by nature: mission is at the heart of Christian faith. #Missio
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 22, 2017
Out to meet others
The Church is truly alive if it is maternal and missionary and goes out to meet others.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 21, 2017
Happiness and peace
Let us bring the flame of Christ’s love to humanity which needs true happiness and peace so much.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 20, 2017
Let yourself be guided by the tenderness of God
Let yourself be guided by the tenderness of God so that you may transform the world with your faith.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 19, 2017
His boundless love for all
May artists spread the beauty of the faith and proclaim the grandeur of God’s creation and His boundless love for all.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 18, 2017
It is the duty of the human family
It is the duty of the human family to help free every single person from poverty and hunger.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 17, 2017
Sharing requires conversion
Sharing requires conversion, and this is a challenge. #ZeroHunger
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 16, 2017
Ensuring everyone’s right to food and nourishment
Ensuring everyone’s right to food and nourishment is an imperative we cannot ignore. It is a right to which there are no exceptions!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 16, 2017
Sunday, 15 October 2017
Let the joy and beauty of living the Gospel shine through the witness of our lives
Along with the Saints, let the joy and beauty of living the Gospel shine through the witness of our lives.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 15, 2017
We are called to defend and safeguard human life
We are called to defend and safeguard human life, especially in the mother’s womb, in infancy, old age and physical or mental disability.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 14, 2017
Our Lady of Fatima
In this centenary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima, we thank God for the countless blessings we have received under her protection.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 13, 2017
Thursday, 12 October 2017
May Mary bless all of us, but especially those seeking employment
The statue of Our Lady of Aparecida was found by poor workers. May Mary bless all of us, but especially those seeking employment.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 13, 2017
Goodness and mercy
Like Saint John XXIII, whom we remember today, let us witness to God’s goodness and mercy before the Church and the world.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 11, 2017
God has placed hope in our hearts
God does not disappoint! He has placed hope in our hearts so that it can blossom and bear fruit.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 10, 2017
The search for peace
The search for peace is an open-ended task, a responsibility that never ends and that demands the commitment of everyone.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 9, 2017
The seed of a new world
When you experience bitterness, put your faith in all those who still work for good: in their humility lies the seed of a new world.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 8, 2017
Faith and love
The Rosary is a synthesis of the mysteries of Christ: we contemplate them with Mary, who allows us to see with her eyes of faith and love.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 7, 2017
A network to grow
Let us ensure that the Internet is a safe and richly human place for children: a network that does not entrap them but helps them to grow.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 6, 2017
All that is true, good and beautiful
The mission of schools and teachers is to develop an understanding of all that is true, good and beautiful.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 5, 2017
Simplicity and joy
Like Saint Francis of Assisi, let us be transformed by the love of Christ in order to live in simplicity and joy.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 4, 2017
In the silence of prayer
Only in the silence of prayer can you learn to listen to the voice of God.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 3, 2017
Wednesday, 11 October 2017
Our guardian angel
Our guardian angel is a friend we do not see, but whose presence we feel. He accompanies us on our earthly journey to heaven.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 2, 2017
Let us learn from the humility of God who became small for us
Like Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, let us learn from the humility of God who became small for us.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) October 1, 2017
Christians, Jews, and Muslims – for peace
In our times we need to pray so much – Christians, Jews, and Muslims – for peace.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 30, 2017
The truth will set you free
I have chosen this theme for World Communications Day 2018: “The truth will set you free” (Jn 8:32). Fake news and journalism for peace.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 29, 2017
Always reminded of God’s presence
Today is the Feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. Let us call on them so that we are always reminded of God’s presence.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 29, 2017
A decisive direction to our life, filling it with meaning
Encountering Jesus can give a decisive direction to our life, filling it with meaning.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 28, 2017
Let us share without fear the journey of migrants and refugees
Let us share without fear the journey of migrants and refugees. #ShareJourney
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 27, 2017
Monday, 9 October 2017
Let us commit ourselves to a world without nuclear weapons
Let us commit ourselves to a world without nuclear weapons by implementing the Non-Proliferation Treaty to abolish these weapons of death.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 26, 2017
Charity in communion
Charity is more authentic and incisive when it is lived in communion.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 25, 2017
Sunday, 8 October 2017
Friday, 6 October 2017
We can spread the light of God’s hope
If we are faithful to Christ and do good works, we can spread the light of God’s hope.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 23, 2017
The Gospel invites us to recognize Him in our neighbor
The Gospel invites us first of all to answer to God, who loves us and saves us, and to recognize Him in our neighbor.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 22, 2017
In this world wounded by violence, we need fraternity among peoples
I appeal for peace and disarmament: in this world wounded by violence, we need fraternity among peoples.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 21, 2017
Hope is the virtue of a heart that does not close itself in darkness
Hope is the virtue of a heart that does not close itself in darkness or remain locked in the past, but looks towards the future.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 20, 2017
Concrete solutions to help the poor and refugees
Let us work together to find concrete solutions to help the poor, refugees, victims of modern forms of slavery, in order to promote peace.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 19, 2017
Let us find the courage to purify our hearts
Let us find the courage to purify our hearts by removing the rocks and thorns which choke the Word of God.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 18, 2017
To come out of ourselves and brings us closer to others
The more Jesus occupies the centre of our lives, the more He allows us to come out of ourselves and brings us closer to others.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 17, 2017
Global action is needed
Global action is needed in order to reduce pollution and at the same time promote development in poorer countries.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 16, 2017
Mary takes care of us and always defends us
The Lord does not leave us orphans: we have a Mother, the same one as Jesus. Mary takes care of us and always defends us.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 15, 2017
In the Cross our hope is reborn
In the Cross our hope is reborn. Hope born of the Cross is different from that of the world, because it is born of the love of Jesus.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 14, 2017
War is the negation of all rights
War is the negation of all rights. Let us pray for those who have the responsibility to avoid war between peoples.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) September 13, 2017