Three from Pope Francis via CNS: “I want a more missionary church, one that doesn’t seek tranquility first of all.” “Don’t learn from us older folk that which is too often our favorite sport, complaining.” “Joy doesn’t come from the latest smartphone, a faster scooter, a car someone will notice.”
Pope Francis, earlier today, the Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle: “We find Jesus’ wounds in carrying out works of mercy, giving to our body – the body – the soul too, but – I stress – the body of your wounded brother, because he is hungry, because he is thirsty, because he is naked,… Read More Quote of the Day
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