Leo XIV reminded that believing in the death and resurrection of Jesus gives us hope and helps us live better with others. He pointed out that connecting with and caring for one another is a fundamental value for overcoming loneliness, selfishness, and divisions.
SUMMARY OF THE WEEKLY PUBLIC CATECHESIS:
Dear brothers and sisters,
in our continuing catechesis on Jesus our hope, today we consider human fraternity and Jesus’ commandment to love one another. Our lives are built upon many relationships, which we need in order to thrive. When our daily interactions with others are genuine rather than mere polite formalities, we grow in joy and love. In this regard, Saint Francis of Assisi is an excellent example, for he greeted all whom he met as a brother or sister. Saint Francis knew that everyone has the same needs: to be respected, welcomed, heard and saved. Indeed, this is the Good News and a core tenet of our Christian faith. God’s saving love is for everyone, no exceptions. Thus, Jesus commands us to imitate his love (cfr. Jn 15:12), so that we might become sons and daughters of our one Father. As brothers and sisters in Christ, we build bonds of unity and trust when we support each other and do not turn our backs on those in need. May the Lord free us from all selfishness and division and renew us in hope that we may faithfully imitate his generous love for all people. I greet the English speaking pilgrims and visitors taking part in today’s audience, in particular the groups from England, Ireland, Finland, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea, Vietnam, Canada and the United States of America. In this the month dedicated to the holy souls, our brothers and sisters who have gone before us in faith, hope and love, let us pray for the grace to be strengthened in our resolve to live well Jesus’ commandment of love, so that we may enjoy life everlasting with our Lord and all the holy ones.
May the peace and joy of Christ be with you all! God bless you.
