Deus caritas est. God is love. Deus é amor. Dios es amor. Dieu est amour. Dio è amore. A Catholic blog in English, Sometimes also in Portuguese, Spanish, French and Italian.
Thursday, 31 May 2018
Monday, 28 May 2018
Monday, 21 May 2018
Sunday, 20 May 2018
Unity
Holy Spirit, you who sustain the Church, come down upon us again, teach us unity, renew our hearts, and help us to love as Jesus taught us.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 20, 2018
Do to others what you would have them do to you
Never forget this golden rule: “Do to others what you would have them do to you” (Mt 7,12)
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 19, 2018
Mary lived Jesus’ Beatitudes like no other
Mary lived Jesus’ Beatitudes like no other: she is saintly among the saints, she shows us the way to holiness and accompanies us.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 18, 2018
God loves us
God loves us in a way that crushes all loneliness and isolation.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 17, 2018
Violence never leads to peace
I express my great sorrow over the dead and wounded in the Holy Land and the Middle East. Violence never leads to peace. Therefore, I call on all sides involved and the international community to renew efforts so that dialogue, justice and peace may prevail.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 16, 2018
There is no love without works of charity
There is no love without works of charity. Service towards our brothers and sisters springs from the heart that loves.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 16, 2018
The Family is the hope of the future
The Family is the hope of the future. Let us pray especially for families facing serious difficulties: may Our Lord assist them.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 15, 2018
There is no freedom greater than letting yourself be guided by the Holy Spirit
There is no freedom greater than letting yourself be guided by the Holy Spirit and allowing Him to lead you wherever he wishes.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 14, 2018
Wednesday, 16 May 2018
Sunday, 13 May 2018
World Communications Day
I invite communications professionals to promote a journalism of peace at the service of all people, especially those without a voice. #WorldCommunicationsDay
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 13, 2018
Our Lady of Fatima
Our Lady of Fatima, turn your gaze towards us, towards our families, our country, and the world.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 13, 2018
Your response to Jesus cannot be conditioned by momentary calculations and convenience
Your response to Jesus cannot be conditioned by momentary calculations and convenience. It must be a life-long “yes”.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 12, 2018
We begin building peace in our homes, streets, and workplaces
We begin building peace in our homes, streets, and workplaces: wherever we craft communion and community.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 11, 2018
Life with God
The Ascension of the Risen Jesus contains the promise that we too will participate in the fullness of life with God.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 10, 2018
Jesus Christ in us
We are Christians to the extent that we allow Jesus Christ to live in us.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 9, 2018
Mercy on us
Our Lady Queen of the Rosary, pray that Jesus may have mercy on us sinners.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 8, 2018
Love on hearth
Convert our hearts, Lord, so that love may spread here on earth.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 7, 2018
Envoys of hope
How wonderful to be “envoys of hope”, simple and joyful messengers of the Easter acclamation.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 6, 2018
Every insult, injury or act of violence inflicted upon our neighbour, offends God
Every insult, injury or act of violence inflicted upon our neighbour, offends God our Father and Creator.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 5, 2018
The most authentic way to live the Gospel
Joyfully performing works of charity for those who are suffering in mind and body, is the most authentic way to live the Gospel.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 4, 2018
In the Cross, Jesus showed us the greatness of His love
In the Cross, Jesus showed us the greatness of His love and the power of His mercy.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 3, 2018
Praying means being with God
Praying means being with God, experiencing God, loving God.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 2, 2018
We pray especially for peace
Today, at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Divine Love, as we recite the Rosary, we pray especially for peace in Syria and throughout the world. I invite you to pray the Rosary for peace during the entire month of May.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 1, 2018
Work is a fundamental aspect of human dignity
We celebrate St Joseph the Worker, never forgetting that work is a fundamental aspect of human dignity.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 1, 2018