Pope Francis said that the Eucharist communicates the Lord’s love for us: a love so great that it nourishes us with Himself; a freely given love, always available to every person who hungers and needs to regenerate his own strength. To live the experience of faith means to allow oneself to be nourished by the Lord and to build one’s …
Month: August 2023
Pope Francis: The Eucharist gives us Christ’s healing love
Pope Francis said that only love can heal fear at its root and free us from the self- centeredness that imprisons us. And that is what Jesus does. He comes as Bread broken in order to break open the shells of our selfishness. He gives of himself in order to teach us that only by opening our hearts can we …
Pope Francis: The Eucharist gives us Christ’s healing love
Pope Francis said that Christ’s presence in the Eucharist heals wounds and transforms bitter negativity into the joy of the Lord. The Eucharist brings us the Father’s faithful love, which heals our sense of being orphans. It gives us Jesus’ love, which transformed a tomb from an end to a beginning, and in the same way can transform our lives. …
Pope Francis’ Catechesis on Mass
HOW CAN WE RESPOND to those who say that it is of no use going to Mass, even on Sunday, because the important thing is to live well, to love our neighbor? 1) It is true that the quality of Christian life is measured by the capacity to love, as Jesus said: “By this, all men will know that you …