When You Say the “Our Father” Do You Believe Any of It?
Pope urges Christians to think about what they say in the Our Father. To pray the Lord’s Prayer and believe what one is reciting takes real courage, he said
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Even at the Moment of Death: Faith! Hope!
Christians can find hope even at the hour of death, which faith teaches is not a closed door but a wide-open passage to a new life with Christ, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis: Not listening to God’s word turns Christians into Fools
Christians who do not really listen to the word of the God and are only concerned with outward appearances are corrupt and idolatrous, Pope Francis said.
Pope: He Will Come Again – Nothing is More Certain
Pope Francis: The people of God are still awaiting his second coming in glory when he will be “all in all.” Nothing in life is more certain than that – that he will come again
Pope: Our First Name is Sinner
Sin is a rebellious act against God that requires more than just a trip to the dry cleaners to wipe clean
Rebellion in the Church
We are living in an era of culture wars, and the Church is not immune from it. Typically the noise in these social conflicts, today amplified by social media, is marked by hype, distortion and fear-mongering. These are some of the tools that have helped demagogues and extremists record electoral successes in many parts of the world.
Pope: True Christians Remain Hopeful, Not ‘Whiny and Angry’
Real hope lies in the proclamation of Jesus’ death and resurrection, not just with one’s words but also in deeds, Pope Francis said.
People Still Thirsting for the Gospel Message
While it may be more difficult to notice today, people are still thirsting for the Gospel message and for signs of God’s love and mercy, Pope Francis said.
Pope: Archangels Defend Christians from the Devil
The archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael help encourage and accompany Christians on life’s journey and defend them from the devil,
