Our Lady Queen of the Rosary, pray that Jesus may have mercy on us sinners.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) May 8, 2018
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Sunday, 13 May 2018
Mercy on us
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
Monday, 30 April 2018
Take care of your most vulnerable brothers and sisters, and work for peace
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
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
Sunday, 25 March 2018
EU, European Union, Europe Unie, Europa Unida: La foi du lieutenant-colonel Arnaud Beltrame https...
EU, European Union, Europe Unie, Europa Unida: La foi du lieutenant-colonel Arnaud Beltrame https...: La foi du lieutenant-colonel Arnaud Beltrame https://t.co/f8VkalqTNf — Jorge #FBPE (@Jorge195908) March 25, 2018
Let us fight together
Please, let us fight together against the crime of human exploitation, which continues to cause unspeakable suffering.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 25, 2018
Being instruments of peace and joy
Dear young people, never get tired of being instruments of peace and joy among your peers!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 25, 2018
Renewed by the grace of the Holy Spirit
We enter this Holy Week with the Lord Jesus in order to celebrate Easter with hearts that are renewed by the grace of the Holy Spirit.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 25, 2018
The Word of God invites us to connect our ears to our hearts, and our hearts to our hands
The Word of God invites us to connect our ears to our hearts, and our hearts to our hands, in order to do good deeds.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 24, 2018
Staying on the path of evil is only a source of sadness
Now is the time to be reconciled with God. Staying on the path of evil is only a source of sadness.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 23, 2018
To protect life
To defend the earth and to safeguard water is to protect life.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 22, 2018
Nobody can be discarded, because we are all vulnerable
Nobody can be discarded, because we are all vulnerable. Each one of us is a treasure whom God allows to grow in his or her own way. #Downsyndrome, #WDSD18
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 21, 2018
Caring for your children as they grow up in wisdom and grace
Dear fathers, happy Feast of St. Joseph! Follow his example when caring for your children as they grow up in wisdom and grace.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 19, 2018
The roads the Church is called to travel
As we listen to the aspirations of young people, may we catch a glimpse of the world that lies ahead, and of the roads the Church is called to travel. #Synod2018
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 18, 2018
Jesus made Himself like the grain of wheat that falls to the ground and dies to give life
Jesus made Himself like the grain of wheat that falls to the ground and dies to give life. Our hope springs from that love-filled life.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 17, 2018
Lent is the road that leads from slavery to freedom
Lent is the road that leads from slavery to freedom, from suffering to joy, from death to life.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 16, 2018
We must build the common good together
In order to prepare a truly human future, it is not enough to reject evil. We must build the common good together.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 15, 2018
If we encounter Jesus and our brothers and sisters every day, our hearts will not dwell in the past or the future
If we encounter Jesus and our brothers and sisters every day, our hearts will not dwell in the past or the future. They will live in God's present moment, in peace with everyone.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 14, 2018
When we allow Jesus to enter our lives
When we allow Jesus to enter our lives we discover the secret to keeping alive the flame of our spiritual life.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 13, 2018
Allowing yourself to be turned inside out by Grace every day
Living the encounter with Jesus means allowing yourself to be turned inside out by Grace every day.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 12, 2018
To start over again
What would happen to us if God did not always give us the chance to start over again?
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 11, 2018
If we dedicate more time to prayer, our hearts will reveal the lies with which we deceive ourselves
If we dedicate more time to prayer, our hearts will reveal the lies with which we deceive ourselves, and we will find true consolation in God.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 10, 2018
Rediscovering the meaning of life
In the Sacrament of Reconciliation we find our way back to the Lord, and rediscover the meaning of life.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 9, 2018
What is really important
With so much to do, we often neglect what is really important: our spiritual lives, and our relationship with God. So let's stop and take time to pray!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 9, 2018
I thank all women
I thank all women who every day strive to build more humane and welcoming societies.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 8, 2018
Thursday, 15 March 2018
Wednesday, 14 March 2018
Sunday, 11 March 2018
The flame of charity
If sometimes the flame of charity seems to die in our hearts, it never dies in the heart of God!
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 7, 2018
Let us learn to recognize that which leaves a good and lasting mark on our hearts
Let us learn to recognize that which leaves a good and lasting mark on our hearts, knowing that it comes from God.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 6, 2018
To help our brothers and sisters
God, who cannot be outdone in generosity, still uses you and me to help our brothers and sisters.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 5, 2018
Sunday, 4 March 2018
God’s surprises
When you meet other people in the Lord, you can be sure God’s surprises will follow.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 4, 2018
What we possess is never our's
Almsgiving helps us to recognize our neighbour as our brother or sister, and to acknowledge that what we possess is never our's alone.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 3, 2018
Fasting makes us more alert and attentive to God and our neighbour
Fasting makes us more alert and attentive to God and our neighbour, and reminds us that He alone can satisfy our hunger.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 2, 2018
Return to Him with all our hearts and in every aspect of our lives
God in His providence offers us the season of Lent each year as a chance to return to Him with all our hearts and in every aspect of our lives.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 1, 2018
We can support one another and face every kind of challenge with courage and hope
We can support one another, and face every kind of challenge with courage and hope, when we draw our strength from Jesus.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 28, 2018
We are all called to overcome our selfishness
We are all called to live the joy that comes from the encounter with Jesus, to overcome our selfishness, and to move beyond our comfort zone.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 27, 2018
In the direction of authentic values
If we want a future of prosperity for all, we need to keep our compass pointing toward “true North”, in the direction of authentic values.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 26, 2018
Let us invoke the gift of peace for the whole world
Let us invoke the gift of peace for the whole world, especially for those people who are suffering most because of ongoing conflicts.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 25, 2018
We offer a gift pleasing to Jesus when we spend time with a person who has difficulties
We offer a gift pleasing to Jesus when we spend time with a person who has difficulties or we help someone for the sake of helping.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 24, 2018
Our Heavenly Father always listens to His children
Our Heavenly Father always listens to His children when they cry out to Him in their pain. Today let us offer the Lord a Day of prayer and fasting for peace.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 23, 2018
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