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​Reflections on the Good Samaritan

An article by Ana Marta Gonzalez published in the December 2018 issue of ‘Scripta Theologica’.

"Unity is a gift, it is a grace to be requested through prayer"

In his 20 January general audience, Pope Francis spoke about the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, and the need to beseech God humbly for this gift.

The Prayer of Praise

Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer in his 13 January general audience, speaking about the need to imitate Jesus in his praise for God the Father.

"If we do not worship God, we will worship idols"

Homily of Pope Francis at Holy Mass for the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord.

"Have the certainty that you are loved"

In his 30 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer, focusing on the prayer of thanksgiving.

"Christmas is the feast of Love incarnate"

In his 23 December general audience, Pope Francis offered some reflections on how to celebrate Christmas in a spiritually meaningful way.

The Prayer of Intercession

"To pray is to be a bit like Jesus: to intercede in Jesus to the Father, for others." Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer in his 16 December general audience.

"Prayer of petition arises from accepting our nature as creatures"

Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer in his 9 December general audience, speaking about the prayer of petition.

Year of Saint Joseph Begins: "With a Father's Heart"

With the Apostolic Letter "Patris corde," on December 8th, Pope Francis convoked a Year of Saint Joseph to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church.

"Each of us is His son, His daughter"

In his 2 December general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer. "To the God who blesses we, too, respond by blessing through the prayer of praise, of adoration, of thanksgiving."