Pope Francis Quotes - Page 5

• The great danger in today's world, pervaded as it is by consumerism, is the desolation and anguish born of a complacent yet covetous heart, the feverish pursuit of frivolous pleasures, and a blunted conscience. Whenever our interior life becomes caught up in its own interests and concerns, there is no longer room for others, no place for the poor.

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  Heart, World, Today

  Pope Francis (2015). “The Spirit of St Francis: Inspiring Words on Faith, Love and Creation”, p.92, SPCK

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• Some people continue to defend trickle-down theories which assume that economic growth, encouraged by a free market, will inevitably succeed in bringing about greater justice and inclusiveness in the world. This opinion, which has never been confirmed by the facts, expresses a crude and naive trust in the goodness of those wielding economic power and in the sacralized workings of the prevailing economic system.

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  Economic Inequality, Justice, People

  "The Joy of the Gospel: Evangelii Gaudium". Book by Pope Francis, w2.vatican.va. November 26, 2013.

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• We must overcome...all forms of racism. The problem of intolerance should be dealt with as a whole: every time a minority is persecuted and marginalized...the good of the whole society is in danger.

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  Racism, Overcoming, Minorities

  Source: www.thedailybeast.com

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• Our deepest joy comes from Christ: remaining with him, walking with him, being his disciples.

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  Joy, Christ, Disciple

  Pope Francis (2015). “The Spirit of St Francis: Inspiring Words on Faith, Love and Creation”, p.78, SPCK

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• The measure of the greatness of a society is found in the way it treats those most in need, those who have nothing apart from their poverty!

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  Greatness, Needs, Way

  Pope Francis (2015). “The Spirit of St Francis: Inspiring Words on Faith, Love and Creation”, p.128, SPCK

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• Whenever I have a problem, I ask the Saint (Thérèse of Lisieux) not to solve it, but to take it into her hands and to help me accept it and I almost always receive a white rose as a sign.

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  Hands, White, Rose

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• Miracles happen. But prayer is needed! Prayer that is courageous, struggling and persevering, not prayer that is a mere formality.

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  Christian, Prayer, Struggle

  Pope Francis (2015). “The Spirit of St Francis: Inspiring Words on Faith, Love and Creation”, p.72, SPCK

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• Dear young people, you have many plans and dreams for the future. But, is Christ at the center of each of your plans and dreams?

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  Dream, People, Christ

  Pope Francis “The Blessing of Family: Inspiring Words from Pope Francis”, Franciscan Media

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• Going out to others in order to reach the fringes of humanity does not mean rushing out aimlessly into the world. Often it is better simply to slow down, to put aside our eagerness in order to see and listen to others, to stop rushing from one thing to another and to remain with someone who has faltered along the way.

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  Mean, Rushing, Order

  Pope Francis (2014). “The Joy of the Gospel”, p.17, BookBaby

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• Mary joins us, she fights at our side. She supports Christians in the fight against the forces of evil. Especially through prayer, through the rosary. Hear me out, the rosary... Do you pray the Rosary each day?

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  Christian, Prayer, Fighting

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• The Eucharist, although it is the fullness of sacramental life, is not a prize for the perfect but a powerful medicine and nourishment for the weak.

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  Powerful, Medicine, Perfect

  Pope Francis (2014). “The Joy of the Gospel”, p.17, BookBaby

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• May we always say thank you to God, especially for his patience and mercy.

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  May, Mercy, Saying Thank You

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• To be saints is not a privilege for a few, but a vocation for everyone.

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  Saint, Privilege, Vocation

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• God loves us. May we discover the beauty of loving and being loved.

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  May, God Love, God Loves Us

  Pope Francis (2015). “The Spirit of St Francis: Inspiring Words on Faith, Love and Creation”, p.11, SPCK

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• The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus.

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  Jesus, Heart, Joy

  Pope Francis (2014). “The Joy of the Gospel”, p.5, BookBaby

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• Jesus understands our weaknesses and sins; and he forgives us if we allow ourselves to be forgiven.

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  Forgiveness, God, Christian

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• The Holy Spirit, in the variety of his gifts, unites us and enables us to contribute to the building up of the Church in holiness. In this great work, each of us has a part to play; each of us, as a "living stone", is needed for the growth and the beauty of God's holy temple. Let us ask the Lord to help us to take an ever more active part in the Church's life and mission, guided by the Holy Spirit and with Jesus as our cornerstone.

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  Jesus, Building Up, Play

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• Don’t be afraid to ask God for forgiveness. He never tires of forgiving us. God is pure mercy.

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  Forgiving, Tire, Mercy

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• May every Church and Christian community be a place of mercy amid so much indifference.

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  Christian, Community, Church

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• Let us thank all those who teach in Catholic schools. Educating is an act of love; it is like giving life.

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  School, Giving, Catholic

  twitter.com. March 1, 2014.

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• The search for God means having the courage to set out on a risky path, it means following our restless hearts.

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  Heart, Mean, Path

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• God asks everything of us, yet at the same time he offers everything to us.

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  Offers, Asks

  Pope Francis (2014). “The Joy of the Gospel”, p.8, BookBaby

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• May we always care for our children, not counting the cost, so that they may never believe themselves to be mistakes, but always know their infinite worth.

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  Children, Mistake, Believe

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• A person who thinks only about building walls, wherever they may be - and not building bridges - is not Christian.

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  Christian, Wall, Thinking

  In-flight interview from Mexico to Rome, www.catholicnewsagency.com. February 18, 2016.

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• May no one use religion as a pretext for actions against human dignity and against the fundamental rights of every man and woman.

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  Men, Rights, Use

  Address of Pope Francis at the meeting with the civil authorities of Albania, w2.vatican.va. September 21, 2014.

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