Archive for October 2022
Nicodemus – “How can a man be born when he is old?”
Catechesis on Old Age #13 by Pope Francis Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! Among the most relevant elderly characters in the Gospels is Nicodemus — one of the Jewish leaders — who, wanting to know Jesus, went to him at night, although in secret (cf. Jn 3:1-21). In the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus, the core…
Read MoreWOJ Ordinary Time 32, Year C
“The Lord is God, not of the dead, but of the living.” (Jesus, Luke 20-28) Feel free to share “Words of Jesus” with your networks: Tweet or post to social media Include in your organisation’s bulletin Add to your slides for reflection on the Sunday readings Print for staff inspiration Add to your email…
Read MoreForsake me not when my strength is spent
Catechesis on Old Age #12 by Pope Francis Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! The beautiful prayer of the elderly man that we find in Psalm 71, which we listened to, encourages us to meditate on the strong tension that dwells in the condition of old age, when the memory of labours overcome and blessings…
Read MoreWOJ Ordinary Time 31, Year C
“The Son of Man has come to seek out and save what was lost.” (Jesus, Luke 19:10) Feel free to share “Words of Jesus” with your networks: Tweet or post to social media Include in your organisation’s bulletin Add to your slides for reflection on the Sunday readings Print for staff inspiration Add to your…
Read MoreEcclesiastes: the uncertain night of meaning and of things in life
Catechesis on Old Age #11 by Pope Francis Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! In our reflection on old age — we are continuing to reflect on old age — today we are dealing with the Book of Qoheleth, , another jewel set in the Bible. On a first reading, this short book is striking…
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