by Pope Francis
Peace-making consists in not talking evil of and harming others, a bit like imitating God, who humbled himself. In the pastoral scene evoked by Isaiah 11:1-10...
by Pope Francis
We must always remember that we are made for heaven. God is in love with us. We are his children, and for us he has prepared...
by Pope Francis
The universe unfolds in God, who fills it completely. Hence, there is a mystical meaning to be found in a leaf, in a mountain trail,...
by Pope Francis
Let’s look at Luke 6:27-38. Jesus’ words are clear: I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,...
by Pope Francis
When evening had come… (Mk 4:35). *** For weeks now, it has been evening. Thick darkness has gathered over our squares, our streets, and our cities. It has...
by Pope Benedict XVI
A first essential setting for learning hope is prayer. When no one listens to me anymore, God still listens to me. When I can no longer...
by Pope Francis
The women bring spices to the tomb, but they fear that their journey is in vain, since a large stone bars the entrance to the...
by Pope Francis
Who are the poorest of the poor? The answer may surprise you. *** In the light of [the loving mercy of God], which is as strong...
by Pope Francis
Blow the trumpet … sanctify a fast (Joel 2:15), says the prophet in the first reading [on Ash Wednesday]. Lent opens with a piercing sound,...
by Pope St. John Paul II
In this Toronto World Youth Day talk, the pope was speaking to youth, but, of course, it’s not only they who are lights. *** You are...