"The best of life is yet to come"
In his 24 August general audience, Pope Francis concluded his catechesis on old age, speaking about our Lady's Assumption into heaven.
"Old age must bear witness"
In his 17 August general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on old age, reflecting on the special vocation of the elderly.
"We are apprentices of life"
In his 10 August general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on old age with a reflection about hopeful waiting and old age as a time projected toward fulfillment.
"The tenderness of the elderly can give love freely"
In his 8 June general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the elderly, speaking about the special tenderness they can show in their love.
"Forsake me not when my strength is spent"
In his 1 June general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on old age, speaking about the example of prayer and faith given by the elderly.
"The mystery of God’s tenderness hidden behind his silence"
In his 18 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the elderly, speaking about the Book of Job.
"This is how I would like all our grandmothers to be"
In his 11 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the elderly, speaking about the Old Testament heroine Judith.
"The elderly Naomi reopens the future for Ruth"
In his 27 April general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the elderly, speaking about the "alliance between the generations."
Honouring Old Age
In his 20 April general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the elderly, speaking about the honour that they merit.
"We need an old age gifted with lively spiritual senses"
In his 30 March general audience Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the elderly, speaking about the figures of Simeon and Anna in the Gospel.