Dear young people, please, don’t be observers of life, but get involved. Jesus did not remain an observer, but he immersed himself. Don’t be observers, but immerse yourself in the reality of life, as Jesus did.
Interpretation
Engaging in life is essential rather than remaining passive; take action and immerse yourself in experiences.
This quote by Pope Francis emphasizes the importance of active participation in life rather than passively observing it. He draws a parallel between young people and the example of Jesus, who did not stand aside as a mere observer but fully engaged with the world and its realities. The call is for individuals to immerse themselves, suggesting that true understanding and fulfillment come from being actively involved in life and its challenges.
In practice
During a motivational speech at a youth conference.
We are a church of sinners but we must not be afraid of holiness. Do not be afraid to aim for holiness and turn yourselves over to the love of God. Holiness does not mean performing extraordinary things but carrying out daily things in an extraordinary way that is with love, joy and faith.
I join the March for Life in Washington with my prayers. May God help us respect all life, especially the most vulnerable.
No one must say that they cannot be close to the poor because their own lifestyle demands more attention to other areas. This is an excuse commonly heard in academic, business or professional, and even ecclesial circles. While it is quite true that the essential vocation and mission of the lay faithful is to strive that earthly realities and all human activity may be transformed by the Gospel, none of us can think we are exempt from concern for the poor and for social justice
We face so many challenges in life: poverty, distress, humiliation, the struggle for justice, persecutions, the difficulty of daily conversion, the effort to remain faithful to our call to holiness, and many others. But if we open the door to Jesus and allow him to be part of our lives, if we share our joys and sorrows with him, then we will experience the peace and joy that only God, who is infinite love, can give.
More and more people work on Sundays as a consequence of the competitiveness imposed by a consumer society.
This Christmas may we be consistent in living the Gospel, welcoming Jesus into the centre of our lives.
Abundance is scooped from abundance yet abundance remains.
You look closely enough, you'll find that everything has a weak spot where it can break, sooner or later.
If I have gained anything over these months, it is the knowledge there is no starting over- only living with the mistakes you've made.
A holy life will produce the deepest impression. Lighthouses blow no horns; they only shine.
No mistake is so commonly made by clever people as that of assuming a cause to be bad because the arguments of its supporters are, to a great extent, nonsensical
I find my life is a lot easier the lower I keep everyone's expectations.
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