Dear young people, please, donβt be observers of life, but get involved. Jesus did not remain an observer, but he immersed himself. Donβt be observers, but immerse yourself in the reality of life, as Jesus did. β¨ Pope Francis' address to the Prayer Vigil with the young people during the apostolic journey to Rio de Janeiro on the occasion of the XXVIII World Youth Day, at Waterfront of Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, w2.vatican.va. July 27, 2013.
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- To be friends with God means to pray with simplicity, like children talking to their parents. β¨ Pope Francis (2015). The Spirit of St Francis: Inspiring Words on Faith, Love and Creation, p.60, SPCK
- Pastors must welcome the lost sheep. Actually, I made a mistake. I said welcome, rather, go out and find them.
- To live charitably means not looking out for our own interests, but carrying the burdens of the weakest and poorest among us. β¨ Pope Francis @Pontifex, twitter.com. November 25, 2013.
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