Be one with Christ when you pray, take care of your most vulnerable brothers and sisters, and work for peace.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 30, 2018
Pope Francis
Monday, 30 April 2018
Take care of your most vulnerable brothers and sisters, and work for peace
Do we really want peace?
Do we really want peace? Then let’s ban all weapons so we don’t have to live in fear of war.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 29, 2018
I am deeply moved
I am deeply moved by the death of little Alfie. Today I pray especially for his parents, as God the Father receives him in his tender embrace.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 28, 2018
His love
The Lord Jesus communicates His love for us, so that we can love God and our neighbor as He has loved us, by giving His life for us.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 28, 2018
The impossible becomes possible
When we are open to God’s grace, even the impossible becomes possible.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 27, 2018
God alone can give us true happiness
God alone can give us true happiness. It's useless wasting time looking for it elsewhere: in wealth, pleasure, and power.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 26, 2018
Authentic Christians are not afraid of opening up to others
Authentic Christians are not afraid of opening up to others, of sharing their living spaces and transforming them into places of solidarity.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 25, 2018
Life only fully makes sense when it is given as a gift
Life only fully makes sense when it is given as a gift. It becomes tasteless when it is lived for itself alone.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 24, 2018
Immense solidarity
Moved by the prayers and immense solidarity shown little Alfie Evans, I renew my appeal that the suffering of his parents may be heard and that their desire to seek new forms of treatment may be granted.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 23, 2018
The lamp with which we look to the future
The Word of God is the lamp with which we look to the future: its light allows us to read the signs of the times.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 23, 2018
Sunday, 22 April 2018
Let us take care of our common Home
Let us follow the example of St Francis of Assisi and take care of our common Home.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 22, 2018
God calls each one of us
God calls each one of us, and each call is a gift that should fill us with joy.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 22, 2018
When we are full of self-importance, we leave no space for God
When we are full of self-importance, we leave no space for God. So let us ask the Lord for a conversion of heart.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 21, 2018
The key to encounter God lies in humbling ourselves
All it takes to encounter God is to acknowledge that we are needy. And the key to that encounter lies in humbling ourselves.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 20, 2018
Works of charity are not enough, unless those works are done with charity
Today we recall the words of Don Tonino Bello: "Works of charity are not enough, unless those works are done with charity".
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 20, 2018
Mercy opens the doors of the heart
Mercy opens the doors of the heart because it makes us feel like we are all children of one Father.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 19, 2018
The Christian vocation means being a brother or sister to everyone, especially if they are poor
The Christian vocation means being a brother or sister to everyone, especially if they are poor, and even if they are an enemy.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 18, 2018
He asks us to open our hearts and to welcome Him and the most vulnerable of our brothers and sisters
God asks us little and gives us a lot. He asks us to open our hearts and to welcome Him and the most vulnerable of our brothers and sisters.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 17, 2018
Let us free every child from every form of exploitation
Those who protect children are on God’s side and triumph over those who oppress them. Let us free every child from every form of exploitation.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 16, 2018
I continue to pray unceasingly for peace
While I continue to pray unceasingly for peace, and invite all people of good will to do the same, I renew my appeal to all those with political responsibilities to ensure that justice and peace prevail.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 15, 2018
The Church
The Church is young because the Gospel is its lifeblood and regenerates it constantly.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 15, 2018
Living our lives with love in everything we do
We are all called to be holy by living our lives with love and by bearing witness in everything we do. #GaudeteetExsultate
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 14, 2018
Through small gestures in everyday life
The holiness to which the Lord calls you grows through small gestures in everyday life. #GaudeteetExsultate
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 13, 2018
Wednesday, 18 April 2018
Thursday, 12 April 2018
A spirit of prayer
Saints are distinguished by a spirit of prayer and a need for communion with God. There is no holiness without prayer. #Holiness
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 12, 2018
The most attractive face of the Church
Holiness is the most attractive face of the Church. #SaintsToday
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 11, 2018
True happiness
The word "happy" or "blessed" becomes a synonym for "holy", because those faithful to God, by their self-giving, gain true happiness. #GaudeteetExsultate
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 11, 2018
Sowing peace all around us
Keeping a heart free of all that tarnishes love, sowing peace all around us, accepting daily the path of the Gospel, even though it may cause us problems: that is holiness. #SaintsToday
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 10, 2018
Holiness
Being poor of heart, reacting with meekness and humility, knowing how to mourn with others, hungering and thirsting for righteousness, seeing and acting with mercy: that is holiness. #SaintsToday
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 10, 2018
Be holy by working for the common good
Are you in a position of authority? Be holy by working for the common good and renouncing personal gain. #GaudeteetExsultate
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 9, 2018
Be holy by patiently teaching
Are you a parent or grandparent? Be holy by patiently teaching the little ones how to follow Jesus. #SaintsToday
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 9, 2018
Be holy in the service of your brothers and sisters
Do you work for a living? Be holy by labouring with integrity and skill in the service of your brothers and sisters. #Holiness
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 9, 2018
Be holy by loving and caring
Are you married? Be holy by loving and caring for your husband or wife, as Christ does for the Church. #GaudeteetExsultate
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 9, 2018
Be holy by living out your commitment with joy
Are you called to the consecrated life? Be holy by living out your commitment with joy. #SaintsToday
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 9, 2018
The Lord calls each of us to holiness
The Lord calls each of us to holiness, you too. #Holiness
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 9, 2018
Rejoice and be glad
I wish to repropose the call to holiness: “Rejoice and be glad”. #GaudeteetExsultate https://t.co/cZxmUGpMW7
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 9, 2018
Ready to trust in Him completely
Today God is still searching for hearts like Mary's, hearts that are ready to trust in Him completely.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 9, 2018
God covers us with His mercy
God covers us with His mercy, He enfolds us in Christ, so that we can become instruments of His goodness.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 8, 2018
Like the Good Samaritan
Like the Good Samaritan, let us take care of those who are sick and suffering! #WorldHealthDay
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 7, 2018
The Word of God is a light in the darkness
The Word of God is a light in the darkness: it helps us face our difficulties without fear.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 6, 2018
He is always by our side!
Let us go forward with the joy of Jesus' Resurrection, knowing He is always by our side!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 5, 2018
I am praying
It is my sincere hope that everything necessary may be done in order to continue compassionately accompanying little Alfie Evans, and that the deep suffering of his parents may be heard. I am praying for Alfie, for his family and for all who are involved.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 4, 2018
Sunday, 8 April 2018
Love is the only invincible weapon, because it has the power to disarm the forces of evil
Love is the only invincible weapon, because it has the power to disarm the forces of evil.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 4, 2018
Christ conquered the darkness of sin and death
May Christ who conquered the darkness of sin and death, grant us peace in our days.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 3, 2018
Nothing is lost with Him!
As we contemplate Christ’s empty tomb, let us renew our belief that nothing is lost with Him!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 2, 2018
The Lord is truly risen, as He said!
Today we repeat that wondrous proclamation: “The Lord is truly risen, as He said!”. A Blessed Easter to you all!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 1, 2018
Jesus is alive!
Our faith is born on Easter morning: Jesus is alive! This experience is at the heart of the Christian message.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) April 1, 2018
Eternal life
Look upon Christ Crucified: our hope for eternal life is born in Him.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 30, 2018
Passing from death to life
Through the Eucharist we enter Christ’s paschal mystery, allowing us to pass from death to life with Him.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 29, 2018
Anyone who turns away from the Cross, turns away from the Resurrection
Anyone who turns away from the Cross, turns away from the Resurrection.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 28, 2018
Jesus changes our sins into forgiveness and our fears into trust
Jesus changes our sins into forgiveness and our fears into trust. In His Cross our hope is reborn again and again.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 27, 2018
Never be ashamed of your Cross!
Christ, teach us never to be ashamed of your Cross!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 26, 2018
Friday, 6 April 2018
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