More from Pope Francis
Let us protect the heritage that God has entrusted to us so that future generations may enjoy it.
Pope FrancisPope Francis None of us shines with our own light: the light that we have is a reflection of the grace of God, of the light of God.
Pope FrancisPope Francis Solidarity gives rise to openness towards others.
Pope FrancisPope Francis The Eucharist prepares us for a place in eternity, because it is the Bread of Heaven.
Pope FrancisPope Francis It is not easy to live in the light. The light makes us see many ugly things within us: vices, pride, the worldly spirit.
Pope FrancisPope Francis Each of us is beautiful in God’s eyes, and God loves us.
Pope FrancisPope Francis Consecrated life is a living encounter with the Lord in his people.
Pope FrancisPope Francis Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Pope FrancisPope Francis Women bring the grace of renewal, the embrace of inclusion, and the courage to give of oneself.
Pope FrancisPope Francis Those who care for the little ones are on God’s side and defeat the culture of waste.
Pope FrancisPope Francis The Trinity is therefore Love, all in service of the world, which He wishes to save and recreate.
Pope FrancisPope Francis Jesus welcomes sinners and eats with them.
Pope FrancisPope Francis The God of all consolation, who heals the broken hearts and takes care of the wounds, hear our prayer:
Pope FrancisPope Francis Trust in God the Creator, in the Holy Spirit who moves everything towards the good.
Pope FrancisPope Francis The Lord is the first to trust in you, and He also invites you to trust in yourselves.
Pope FrancisPope Francis The memory of the Saints leads us to raise our eyes to Heaven: not to forget the realities of the earth, but to face them with more courage and hope.
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Forgiveness comes after understanding & understanding comes after acceptance.
Tom MetcafeTom Metcafe Someday your pen will write a revolution. Until then, write your pain.
Fareena AliyaFareena Aliya Time is precious. So are the people in your life. So love and be loved. Because tomorrow is never promised.
Jenny AJenny A Thank you for still being there for yourself. For being strong. For being resilient. Keep going.
Yohan AcostaYohan Acosta There will never be a day, I am not thankful for the fire you brought to my life that still warms me to the bones.
Mark AnthonyMark Anthony You could have shook my whole world luckily I became aware, and I took a turn.
Emma SchippersEmma Schippers Be strong enough to bloom even in the storm.
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Never be afraid to fall apart in front of the stars. They do not twinkle with judgment.
Alyce TaylorAlyce Taylor I have not lived as a woman. I have lived as a man. I’ve just done what I damn well wanted to, and I’ve made enough money to support myself, and ain’t afraid of being alone
Katharine HepburnKatharine Hepburn Idolatry is committed, not merely by setting up false gods, but also by setting up false devils; by making men afraid of war or alcohol, or economic law, when they should be afraid of spiritual corruption and cowardice.
G. K. ChestertonG. K. Chesterton We keep secrets from people that we love because we’re afraid of our own truth. I think sometimes we’re afraid to hurt people, because you never know. I think we’re afraid of what is, and what can’t be.
Lauren LondonLauren London In the long run I certainly hope information is the cure for fanaticism, but I am afraid information is more the cause than the cure.
Daniel DennettDaniel Dennett Obstacles are like wild animals. They are cowards but they will bluff you if they can. If they see you are afraid of them… they are liable to spring upon you; but if you look them squarely in the eye, they will slink out of sight.
Orison Swett MardenOrison Swett Marden I wish to live without hate, whim, jealousy, envy, and fear. I wish to be simple, honest, frank, natural . . to face any obstacle and meet every difficulty unabashed and unafraid.
Elbert HubbardElbert Hubbard When a woman puts up her fists to a man she is putting herself in the only posture in which he is not afraid of her.
G. K. ChestertonG. K. Chesterton
