Going out to others in order to reach the fringes of humanity does not…

Pope Francis
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Going out to others in order to reach the fringes of humanity does not mean rushing out aimlessly into the world. Often it is better simply to slow down, to put aside our eagerness in order to see and listen to others, to stop rushing from one thing to another and to remain with someone who has faltered along the way. ✨ Pope Francis (2014). The Joy of the Gospel, p.17, BookBaby
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