Opus Dei

In his 6 March general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about pride.

Let us pray that those who risk their lives for the Gospel in various parts of the world might imbue the Church with their courage and missionary drive. And to be open to the grace of martyrdom.

In his 28 February general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about envy and vainglory.

In his 14 February general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about acedia, or sloth.

The Holy Father encourages us to meditate prayerfully on the journey from slavery to freedom as we prepare for Holy Week. "In Lent, to act also means to pause: to pause in prayer, in order to receive the word of God, to pause like the Samaritan in the presence of a wounded brother or sister."

In his 7 February general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about sorrow or "worldly grief."

Let us pray that the terminally ill and their families always receive the necessary medical and human care and assistance.

In his 31 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about wrath.

In his 24 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about avarice.

In his 17 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on vices and virtues, speaking about lust.