POPE FRANCIS
“We continue to pray for peace
in Egypt together, Mary Queen of Peace pray for us.”
During his Angelus remarks, Pope Francis spoke on the Gospel
reading for the day, which, coincidentally, dealt with peace, and how violence
is incompatible with faith.
He said the Gospel's message explained that Jesus set the criteria
for which to live by peacefully: live for God or live for oneself, to serve
or be served. But he added that living in peace, does not mean being
neutral.
POPE FRANCIS
“Jesus does not portray neutrality. This peace is not a compromise
at all costs. To follow Jesus, means to renounce
all evil and egoism, to do
good, and choose truth and
justice.”
However, the Pope went on to condemn all forms of violence, saying
that the words of the Gospel do not authorize the use of the
force to spread the faith.
POPE FRANCIS
“Just the opposite: the true strength of Christians is the power
of truth and love, which means renouncing all forms of violence. Faith and violence are incompatible!
Faith and violence are incompatible! Instead, faith and fortitude go hand in hand. A Christian is not
violent.”
During his remarks, Pope Francis also added that faith is not
meant to be a decorative or ornamental item, but that is
should be at the center of each person's life.
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