In a very real way, the poor are our teachers. They show us that peopleโs value is not measured by their possessions or how much money they have in the bank. A poor person, a person lacking material possessions, always maintains his or her dignity. The poor can teach us much about humility and trust in God.
Pope FrancisJesus intercedes for us each day. Let us pray: Lord, have mercy on me; intercede for me!
Pope FrancisYou might say, 'Can't we have a more human Christianity, without the cross, without Jesus, without stripping ourselves?' In this way we'd become pastry-shop Christians, like a pretty cake and nice sweet things. Pretty, but not true Christians.
Pope FrancisIn the roughest moments, remember: God is our Father; God does not abandon his children.
Pope Francis