Opus Dei

For Christians, the value of sacrifice is hidden in a meek and humble desire to be associated with Jesus' suffering in his Passion, and to free the heart from all that shackles it, aspiring to a lighter, brighter, freer life.

The reason Christians are willing to go against their desires, fast, and make sacrifices for others; the reason they are able to bear suffering with joy, without making too much of it, is that they do not want to leave the Lord alone with the weight of the world’s evil and suffering.

In his 22 May general audience, Pope Francis concluded his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about humility.

A collection of Pope Francis’ audiences on vices and virtues (2024), downloadable as a free eBook.

In his 15 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about hope.

In his 8 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about hope.

In his 1 May general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about faith.

In his 24 April general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about the theological virtues.

In his 17 April general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about the virtue of temperance.

In his 10 April general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about the virtue of fortitude.