Pope: Closeness to God is True Freedom
A close relationship with Jesus isn’t just about being an educated disciple but being a member of his family who listens and practices his teachings, Pope Francis said
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A close relationship with Jesus isn’t just about being an educated disciple but being a member of his family who listens and practices his teachings, Pope Francis said
The worst sin of all is not trusting in God’s infinite love and not believing that God is always waiting for his sinning children to return to him, Pope Francis said.
What is the common good? According to Catholic teaching the principle of the common good to which every aspect of social life must be related if it is to attain its fullest meaning, stems from the dignity, unity and equality of all people.
Meeting with an association of travelling circus and street performers, carnival workers, musicians and magicians, Pope Francis thanked the artists for their dedication in bringing joy to men, women and children.
People should hope, love, believe and follow their dreams, never despairing because Jesus is always with them, Pope Francis said.
Without prayer, a leader risks serving his own selfish desires or political party, closing himself or herself in a “circle from which there is no escape,” the pope said during morning Mass at Domus Sanctae Marthae.
Julia Beacroft asks: If Jesus were to appear on our screens today as a chat-show guest, would you follow my son’s example and enthusiastically shout: “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus!”?
More than half of the people in Britain say they no longer belong to a religion, said data released by NatCen Social Research.
Often wonder who you are? What your purpose is? Feeling adrift in the world? Know that as a Christian you have a sure and steady anchor in Jesus.