May we not let this time of grace pass in vain

May we not let this time of grace pass in vain, in the foolish illusion that we can control the times and means of our conversion to the Lord! #Lent

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 23, 2021

In this life, we will always have things to do and excuses to offer, but right now is the time to return to God

How many times have we told the Lord: “Lord, I will come to you later... I can’t come today. Tomorrow I will begin to pray and do something for others”. In this life, we will always have things to do and excuses to offer, but right now is the time to return to God. #Lent

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 23, 2021

It is a universal symbol and is the source of life and health

For us believers, “sister water” is not merchandise: it is a universal symbol and is the source of life and health. Many brothers and sisters have access to too little and perhaps polluted water. It is necessary to assure potable water and hygienic services to all. #WorldWaterDay

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 22, 2021

In trials and in solitude while the seed is dying, that is the moment in which life blossoms, to bear ripe fruit in due time

“Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit” (Jn 12:23-24). Precisely then, in trials and in solitude while the seed is dying, that is the moment in which life blossoms, to bear ripe fruit in due time

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 21, 2021

A child needs to be welcomed, loved and nurtured. Always!

Every child who a woman expects in her womb is a gift that changes a family’s history: the life of fathers and mothers, grandparents and of brothers and sisters. That child needs to be welcomed, loved and nurtured. Always! #WorldDownSyndromeDay

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 21, 2021

Accompanied by courage

Each day that begins, if welcomed in #prayer, is accompanied by courage, so that the problems we have to face no longer seem to be obstacles to our #happiness, but rather appeals from God, opportunities for our encounter with him. #WorldHappinessDay

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 20, 2021

To be a good father means to offer everything, holding nothing back

To be a good father means to offer everything, holding nothing back; to protect without suffocating; to pardon without asking anything in return; to wait patiently and trustingly. It means following the example of the "Good Father" who is in heaven. May God bless all fathers!

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 19, 2021

Saint Joseph is an outstanding example of acceptance of God’s plans

Saint Joseph is an outstanding example of acceptance of God’s plans. May he help everyone, especially young people who are discerning, to make God’s dreams for them come true. #Vocations https://t.co/n7BhguDUoI

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 19, 2021

With sincere and generous love, a source of joy even in trials and difficulties

I pray that every family may feel the living presence of the Holy Family of Nazareth in their own home, that they may fill our small domestic communities with sincere and generous love, a source of joy even in trials and difficulties. #AmorisLaetitia pic.twitter.com/ku78PZroiC

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 19, 2021

For our hope

To experience #Lent in hope means receiving the hope of Christ, who gave his life on the cross and was raised by God on the third day, and always being prepared to make a defence to anyone who calls us to account for our hope (1 Pt 3,15).

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 18, 2021

End the violence! May dialogue prevail!

With great sorrow, I must recall the dramatic situation in #Myanmar, where many people, especially young people, are losing their lives to offer hope to their country. I too kneel in the streets of Myanmar and say: End the violence! May dialogue prevail!

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 17, 2021

In each of us the Spirit composes original works

The Holy Spirit writes the history of the Church and of the world. We are open books, willing to receive his handwriting. And in each of us the Spirit composes original works, because there is never one Christian who is completely identical to another. #GeneralAudience

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 17, 2021

In these days of uncertainty about our future

In these days of uncertainty about our future, in our charity may we speak works of reassurance and help others to realise that God loves them as sons and daughters. #Lent

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 16, 2021

Love means caring for those who suffer or feel abandoned and fearful

To experience #Lent with love means caring for those who suffer or feel abandoned and fearful because of the #Covid-19 pandemic.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 15, 2021

Solidarity and hope

Ten years ago, the bloody conflict in Syria began that has caused one of the most serious humanitarian catastrophes. Let us #PrayTogether so that all the suffering experienced by beloved and tortured Syria might not be forgotten and so that our solidarity might revive their hope.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 14, 2021

Thank you for the joy you bring to the whole world!

Dear brothers and sisters from the #Philippines, five hundred years have passed since the Christian message first arrived in your land and you received the joy of the Gospel. And this joy is evident in your people. Thank you for the joy you bring to the whole world!

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 14, 2021

Not sent to judge but to welcome

If God so loves us that he gives himself to us, the Church too has this mission. She is not sent to judge but to welcome; not to impose, but to sow; not to condemn, but to bring Christ who is our salvation. https://t.co/f6I43aD74X

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 14, 2021

He blessed our life forever

In Jesus, God went in search of us where we were lost. In Jesus, he came to raise us up when we fell. In Jesus, he wept with us and healed our wounds. In Jesus, he blessed our life forever. #Laetare

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 14, 2021

Let us ask: Where is my life’s navigation system taking me – towards God or towards myself?

#Lent is about discerning where our hearts are directed. Let us ask: Where is my life’s navigation system taking me – towards God or towards myself?

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 13, 2021

Having received forgiveness, we can offer it through attentive dialogue and giving comfort to those experiencing sorrow and pain

By receiving forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, that is the heart of our process of conversion, we spread forgiveness. Having received forgiveness, we can offer it through attentive dialogue and giving comfort to those experiencing sorrow and pain. #Lent

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) March 12, 2021