Pope Francis finished his catechesis on apostolic zeal with a message that focused on courageously sharing the Gospel. Reflecting on the lives of the disciples, he urged the audience to be “open” Christians and not to dwell in “religious comfort.”
SUMMARY OF THE POPE'S CATECHESIS IN ENGLISH:
Dear brothers and sisters:
Today’s catechesis concludes our series of reflections on apostolic zeal and our baptismal mission to be joyful witnesses to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
In the rite of Baptism, our lips were blessed as a sign that, reborn in Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit, we are sent forth to share with others the Good News of our redemption and our newfound dignity as adopted sons and daughters of the Father.
May the love of God, poured into our hearts by the gift of the Spirit, inspire within us ever greater zeal for the Church’s mission of proclaiming the Gospel, drawing all hearts to Christ and working for the spread of his Kingdom of holiness, justice and peace.
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