Ruadhán JonesPope Francis on Wednesday encouraged busy Catholics to say the “Jesus Prayer” throughout the day
Pope Francis: Say the ‘Jesus Prayer’ throughout the day
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Pope Francis: Scripture not meant to be stuck on paper but fixed in one’s heart
Praying with Scripture is not meant to be a mindless repetition of biblical quotes but instead is a gift that is meant to be accepted in people’s hearts, Pope Francis said.
World needs Christians to show what journey toward unity looks like, Pope says
Unity requires prayer, love and fighting the devil, who always sows division, Pope Francis said.
Gratitude leads to much-needed hope and joy, says Pope
The gratitude that comes from encountering Christ’s love and mercy is enough to bring joy and hope to a troubled world, Pope Francis said. “If we are bearers of gratitude, the world itself will become better, even if only a little bit, but that is enough to transmit a bit of hope,” the Pope said…
Mary shows us how to face fear and hear God’s call, Pope says
Pope Francis called Catholics to follow Mary in “putting our life in the Lord’s hands” with humility and trust, at his weekly general audience. Continuing his series of audience talks about prayer, Pope Francis reflected on Mary as a model of prayer. “There is no better way to pray than to place oneself like Mary…
Pope prays for ‘defenceless victims’ of terrorism at general audience
Pope Francis prayed for “the defenceless victims of terrorism” at his weekly general audience, following a number of attacks across Europe. An attack in Nice, France and one in Vienna “have provoked dismay and reproach” among residents and in all who “cherish peace and dialogue”, the Pope said. Pope Francis concluded by calling for an…