"Abba, Father"
"We continue to say 'Our Father,' but with the heart we are invited to say 'Papa,' to have a relationship with God like that of a child with his father." In his January 16 general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Lord's prayer.
Pope's Prayer Intention for January 2019
Let us pray that young people, especially in Latin America, follow the example of Mary and respond to the call of the Lord to communicate the joy of the Gospel to the world.
"Mary's eyes reflect the beauty of God"
Homily of Pope Francis given on January 1 in Saint Peter's Basilica, for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.
"Heed the silent voice of God over the noise of consumerism"
In his 19 December general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the true meaning of Christmas. "Christmas is the victory of humility over arrogance, of simplicity over abundance, of silence over hubbub, of prayer over 'my time,' of God over my 'I'."
Pope's Prayer Intention for December 2018
Let us pray that people, who are involved in the service and transmission of faith, may find, in their dialogue with culture, a language suited to the conditions of the present time, in their dialogue with people´s hearts, and above all, by listening much.
"Lord, teach me to pray"
In his December 5 general audience, Pope Francis began a new cycle of catechesis on the Lord's prayer. "Jesus’ prayer, his intimacy with the Father, governs everything."
Pope's Video Message for World Youth Day
World Youth Day 2019 will be held in Panama City, from 22-27 January. Here is a message from Pope Francis about this event, which has as its motto our Lady's words: "Behold the handmaid of the Lord."
Pope's prayer intention for November 2018
Let us pray together that the language of love and dialogue may always prevail over the language of conflict.
"The goods of creation are destined for the whole human race"
Pope Francis spoke about the teaching in the Catechism of the Catholic Church regarding the "universal destination of goods" in his Wednesday November 7 general audience.
"Only in Christ is there love without reserve or changes of mind"
In his Wednesday October 24 general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the Sixth Commandment and the requirement of fidelity.