Compassion – Catholics Striving for Holiness (OLD)

POPE FRANCIS’ MEDITATION ON JESUS’ WORDS: “I THIRST”.

POPE FRANCIS’ MEDITATION ON JESUS’ WORDS: “I THIRST”. Dear brethren in Christ, during the Ecumenical Prayer Gathering of Christians in Assisi, Pope Francis appealed to quench Jesus’ thirst which is heard again from “the voice of the suffering, the hidden cry of the little innocent ones to whom the light of this world is denied,…

10th Sunday of O.T. (C) GOD IS FULL OF COMPASSION AND IS PRESENT AMONG US!

10th Sunday of O.T. (C) GOD IS FULL OF COMPASSION AND IS PRESENT AMONG US! Dear brethren in Christ, this Sunday’s liturgy revolves around the idea that Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of life and death, our compassionate God is present among men. The Gospel of today’s Mass recounts the MIRACLE OF THE WIDOW’S…

SAY AND SHOW IT WITH GOD’S TENDERNESS, COMPASSION AND FORGIVENESS!

SAY AND SHOW IT WITH GOD’S TENDERNESS, COMPASSION AND FORGIVENESS! A helpful tip from Pope Francis, May 11, 2015 tweet: “What we say and how we say it, our every word and gesture, ought to express God’s compassion, tenderness and forgiveness for all.” ORIGINAL PHOTO CREDIT: L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO

POPE FRANCIS ON THE GOOD SAMARITAN, TRUE WORSHIP, LOVE OF ONE’S NEIGHBOR AND COMPASSION.

POPE FRANCIS ON THE GOOD SAMARITAN, TRUE WORSHIP, LOVE OF ONE’S NEIGHBOR AND COMPASSION. Dear brethren in Christ, below you have the Zenit translation of the Pope’s General Audience today, April 27, 2016, at the St. Peter’s Square (Vatican). In it the Pope stressed that we must have the same compassion as the…

DAILY GOSPEL: “Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.” Monday, 1st week of Lent. (Mt 25: 31-46)

DAILY GOSPEL: “Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.” Monday, 1st week of Lent. (Mt 25: 31-46) GOSPEL Mt 25:31–46 Jesus said to his disciples: “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him,…

THE GOLDEN RULE.

THE GOLDEN RULE “In everything, do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets (Mt 7:12).” Our Lord Jesus Christ gave us this “golden rule” which is a very useful criterion for our daily conduct and at the same time a guideline in our obligations…

POPE FRANCIS: GOD IS “MERCIFUL AND GRACIOUS, SLOW TO ANGER, AND ABOUNDING IN STEADFAST LOVE AND FAITHFULNESS (Ex 34:6).”

POPE FRANCIS: GOD IS “MERCIFUL AND GRACIOUS, SLOW TO ANGER, AND ABOUNDING IN STEADFAST LOVE AND FAITHFULNESS (Ex 34:6).” Dear friends, below you have a ZENIT translation of Pope Francis’ address during his General Audience last Jan. 13, 2016, held in Paul VI Hall. I encourage you to bring it to your personal prayer for the…

POPE FRANCIS: “WHY A JUBILEE OF MERCY?”

POPE FRANCIS: “WHY A JUBILEE OF MERCY?” Dear friends, in yesterday’s General Audience, Pope Francis beautifully explained the reasons why we are celebrating this year a Jubilee of Mercy. He underlined the following ideas which are worthwhile to reflect upon in our personal prayer. “The Church is called to offer her particular contribution, rendering visible the…

Dec. 8: THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF MARY.

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POPE FRANCIS On Spirit of Service, Humility and Sacrifice

Pope Francis On the Spirit of Service, Humility and Sacrifice Dear friends, the Church rejoices with the canonization of its new saints, Blesseds Vincenzo Grossi, Maria dell’Immacolata Concezione, Ludovico Martin and Maria Azelia Guérin during the Mass yesterday October 18, 2015 in St. Peter’s Square. During the homily Pope Francis centered his thoughts on Jesus’…

POPE FRANCIS’ ADDRESS TO THE POOR AND HOMELESS. On St. Joseph’s Faith Amidst Poverty and Suffering. On Charity and Prayer.

POPE FRANCIS’ ADDRESS TO THE POOR AND HOMELESS On St. Joseph’s Faith Amidst Poverty and Suffering. On Charity and Prayer. During the 2nd day of Pope Francis’ visit to US, he told the indigent, poor and homeless of Washington the following ideas: While there is no justification for a lack of housing, “faith brings us…

WANT TO KNOW THE “POPE FRANCIS APPROACH”? Here are some 7 ideas to keep in mind.

WANT TO KNOW THE “POPE FRANCIS APPROACH”? Here are some 7 ideas to keep in mind. Dear friends, I have come across this video which I think is very important for all Catholics to see in order to understand Pope Francis’ approach. My heart goes to those who are confused and specially to the “traditionalists” and…