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.
Pope FrancisPope Francis
Original quotes
From our community writers
Don’t compare her to sunshine and roses when she’s clearly orchids and moonlight.
Melody LeeMelody Lee Oh moonlight, continue to shine on me. As you light up the sky, maybe some peace will come to me.
ShamaShama Stop counting the reasons why they should be loved and start counting the many reasons why you are the one who is worth loving.
Ayaka HaseAyaka Hase Sure, there are oceans and seas and magnificent things – but none of them are you.
L.T. PhoenixL.T. Phoenix I wish you the wildest of dreams.
Kate WestKate West The way you look at me, The way you make me feel whole, The way you make me feel safe, thats poetry to me.
Barbara GianquittoBarbara Gianquitto You cannot leave and have me too I cannot exist in two places at once-when you ask if we can still be friends.
Rupi KaurRupi Kaur Live to be happy not to impress.
Hayley EvansHayley Evans
Meet the writers
More on afraid
So please ask yourself: What would I do if I weren’t afraid? And then go do it.
Sheryl SandbergSheryl Sandberg Ignorance is always afraid of change.
Jawaharlal NehruJawaharlal Nehru Since peace is alone the gift of God, and as it is He who gives it, why should we be afraid? His unspeakable gift in His beloved Son is the ground of no doubtful hope.
Michael FaradayMichael Faraday When we shrug and say we don’t care, it’s usually a lie. Every girl cares. We’ve just been taught not to expose ourselves by showing it. What the world needs now is girls and women who aren’t afraid to care – who are done saying, ‘Whatever.’
Glennon DoyleGlennon Doyle Parenting is the most important thing to many of us, and so it’s also the place we’re most vulnerable. We’re all a little afraid we’re doing it wrong.
Glennon DoyleGlennon Doyle A man who is afraid will do anything.
Jawaharlal NehruJawaharlal Nehru Luck? I don’t know anything about luck. I’ve never banked on it and I’m afraid of people who do. Luck to me is something else: Hard work – and realizing what is opportunity and what isn’t.
Lucille BallLucille Ball Success often comes to those who dare to act. It seldom goes to the timid who are ever afraid of the consequences.
Jawaharlal NehruJawaharlal Nehru