Thank you

Lord, thank you!

Love

Today people are suffering from poverty, but also from lack of love.

Family

The Christian family is missionary: it announces the love of God to the world.

Jesus

With Jesus there is true joy.

Listen

May we try to listen and be silent in order to make space for the beauty of God.

Slaves

At times we are slaves of sin. Lord, come to free us!

Tabernacle

If Jesus is to become the centre of our life, we need to spend time in his presence, before the Tabernacle.

Money

The Lord put it clearly: you cannot serve two masters. You have to choose between God and money.

Listen

It is so important to listen! Husbands and wives need to communicate to bring happiness and serenity to family life.

Anniversary

Today is my anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. Please pray for me and all priests.

Guadalupe

Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!

Ecology

Ecology is essential for the survival of mankind; it is a moral issue which affects all of us.

Family

The family is a community of love where each of us learns to relate to others and to the world around us.

Learn

Let us learn from the Virgin Mary how to be bolder in obeying the word of God.

Iraqi

My video message for Iraqi Christians
snpy.tv/1vmYaFp

Guide

Advent begins a new journey. May Mary, our Mother, be our guide.

Disapoint

Advent increases our hope, a hope which does not disappoint. The Lord never lets us down.

Slaves

Slaves no more. We are all brothers and sisters. #EndSlavery

Poorest

The Church is called to draw near to every person, beginning with the poorest and those who suffer.

Measure

Love is the measure of faith.

face

When we meet a person truly in need, do we see the face of God?

worthy

Let us seek to live in a way that is always worthy of our Christian vocation.

noise

There is so much noise in the world! May we learn to be silent in our hearts and before God.

joy

A Christian brings peace to others. Not only peace, but also love, kindness, faithfulness and joy.

war

War destroys, kills, impoverishes. Lord, give us your peace!

work

Work is so important for human dignity, for building up a family, for peace!

encounter

I ask all people of goodwill to help build a culture of encounter, solidarity and peace. #fotw25

journey

The Church is ever on a journey, seeking new ways to announce the Gospel.

indifference

Indifference towards those in need is not acceptable for a Christian.

sobrellevarnos

@Pontifex_es: La humildad nos ayuda a sobrellevarnos mutuamente.

example

A good example brings about so much good, but hypocrisy brings about much evil.

evangelization

The principal mission of the Church is evangelization, bringing the Good News to everyone.

message

May we help people to discover the joy of the Christian message: a message of love and mercy.

crux

Iesu Crux omnem mali vim demonstrat, sed omnem quoque Dei misericordis omnipotentiam.
Jesus’ Cross shows the full force of evil, but also the full power of God’s mercy.

poor

O Lord, comfort all those who suffer, especially the sick, the poor and the unemployed.

Lianna

http://www.romereports.com/pg158682-lianna-goes-throughout-the-united-states-spreading-a-moving-pro-life-message-en

examination

http://www.romereports.com/pg158665-pope-s-mass-do-i-allow-demons-in-my-heart-en

overcome

The spiritual power of the Sacraments is boundless. With grace, we can overcome every obstacle.

infinite

Dear young people, Christ is counting on you to be his friends and witnesses to his infinite love.

divisions

http://www.romereports.com/pg158633-pope-francis-divisions-among-christians-wound-christ-en

history

http://www.romereports.com/pg158613-pope-francis-in-santa-marta-we-can-t-pray-as-if-we-don-t-have-a-history-with-god-en

5 points

http://www.romereports.com/pg158620-synod-on-the-family-top-5-points-discussed-en

paralympian

http://www.romereports.com/pg158597-pope-francis-to-paralympian-athletes-every-person-has-a-great-potential-en

everyone

Let us ask the Lord for the grace not to speak badly of others, not to criticize, not to gossip, but rather to love everyone.

Holy Spirit

Come, Holy Spirit. Bestow upon us your gifts during the Synod.

vinyard

http://www.romereports.com/pg158553-live-broadcast-pope-francis-prays-the-angelus-en

family

As we begin the Synod on the Family, let us ask the Lord to show us the way forward. #prayforsynod

alone

http://www.romereports.com/pg158540-pope-s-mass-nobody-walks-alone-en

prayer

As Jesus told Martha in the Gospel, one thing is necessary: prayer.

happy

Happy families are essential for the Church and for society

pray

A Synod means walking together but also praying together. I ask all the faithful to participate

complain

http://www.romereports.com/pg158508-pope-s-mass-some-christians-overdramatize-while-others-are-suffering-persecution-en

love

http://www.romereports.com/pg158530-pope-francis-am-i-happy-with-the-qualities-that-god-gave-me-or-am-i-envious-of-others-en

destroy

http://www.romereports.com/pg158490-pope-s-mass-the-devil-hates-mankind-and-wants-to-destroy-it-en

division

Division within a Christian community is a very grave sin; it is the work of the devil.

elderly

http://www.romereports.com/pg158483-pope-francis-at-meeting-with-the-elderly-oeviolence-against-the-elderly-is-inhuman-en

center

There is the tendency to place ourselves and our ambitions at the center of our lives. This is very human, but it is not Christian.

cross

http://www.romereports.com/pg158468-pope-francis-at-santa-marta-oeyou-cannot-understand-jesus-without-the-cross-en

bubbles

http://www.romereports.com/pg158445-pope-vain-christians-are-like-bubbles-they-may-look-nice-but-they-re-bound-to-pop-en

allow

Jesus understands our weaknesses and sins; and he forgives us if we allow ourselves to be forgiven.

martyrs

http://www.romereports.com/pg158435-pope-francis-martyrs-show-that-the-strength-of-the-church-is-not-in-its-structures-en

prosperity

When a society lacks God, even prosperity is joined by a terrible spiritual poverty.

good

http://www.romereports.com/pg158406-pope-at-center-for-abandoned-children-doing-good-pays-infinitely-better-than-money--en

Grandparents

http://www.romereports.com/pg158383-throughout-his-pontificate-pope-francis-has-stressed-how-important-the-elderly-a

knocking

Dear young people, listen within: Christ is knocking at the door of your heart.

recognize

http://www.romereports.com/pg158369-pope-francis-at-santa-marta-we-experience-christ-s-forgiveness-when-recognizing-our-sins-en

joyful

Mary, give us the grace of being joyful as we walk in the freedom of the children of God.

apostolic

http://www.romereports.com/pg158350-pope-explains-the-meaning-behind-catholic-and-apostolic-church-en

always

The Lord is always there waiting to give us his love: it is an amazing thing, one which never ceases to surprise us!

fear

http://www.romereports.com/pg158284-pope-at-santa-marta-œLove-your-enemies-without-fear-in

PETER

Despite our sins, we can say with Peter: Lord, you know everything, you know that I love you.

albino

http://www.romereports.com/pg158291-pope-meets-with-group-of-albino-children-before-general-audience-en

strength

We cannot trust in our own strength, but only in Jesus and in his mercy.

among

http://www.romereports.com/pg158264-pope-jesus-wasn-t-afraid-to-be-among-the-people-en

walk

http://www.romereports.com/pg158257-pope-s-mass-do-i-allow-god-to-walk-by-my-side-or-do-i-push-him-away--en

faithfulness

God’s faithfulness is stronger than our unfaithfulness and our infidelities.

correct

http://www.romereports.com/pg158243-live-broadcast-pope-francis-prays-the-angelus-en

GOOD SHEPERD

Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He seeks us out and he stays near us even though we are sinners, indeed because we are sinners.

children

http://www.romereports.com/pg158225-pope-francis-to-scholas-conference-do-not-leave-children-at-the-mercy-of-this-world-en

iraq

http://www.romereports.com/pg158204-pope-expresses-closeness-with-christians-in-iraq-and-prays-for-wwii-victims-en

unconditional

Our Christian witness is authentic When it is faithful and unconditional.

MOTHER

http://www.romereports.com/pg158182-pope-Explains-why-the-church-is-our-mother-in

orphan

The Christian who does not Feel That the Virgin Mary is his or her mother is an orphan.

side

The Lord always forgives us and walks at our side. We have to let him do that.

wwi

http://www.romereports.com/pg158119-pope-to-mark-wwi-with-visit-to-cemetery-for-fallen-soldiers--en

gossip

http://www.romereports.com/pg158106-pope-stop-gossiping-don-t-let-envy-divide-your-parish-en

cross

From the cross, Christ teaches us to love even those who do not love us.

parish

http://www.romereports.com/pg158104-pope-s-audience-don-t-let-envy-jealousy-or-antipathy-divide-your-parish-en

unbounded

God’s love is unbounded: it has no limits!

generous

Christians knows how to give. Their lives are filled with generous acts – often hidden – towards their neighbour.

war

http://www.romereports.com/pg158062-the-church-and-war-a-look-at-the-humanitarian-intervention-norm-en

iraq

http://www.romereports.com/pg158077-papal-envoy-shares-what-he-saw-in-iraq-with-pope-francis--en

memory, history, hope

http://www.romereports.com/pg158040-pope-reflects-on-his-visit-to-south-korea-during-general-audience-en

free

Let us ask the Lord for this grace: that our hearts become free and filled with light, so that we can rejoice as children of God.

Korea

http://www.romereports.com/pg17-pope-en

home

Thank you, my friends in Korea. God willing, I will be back in Asia very soon. More

Pope Francis @PontifexSo many innocent people have been driven from their homes in Iraq. Lord, we pray they may go back soon.

message

It is by God’s mercy that we are saved. May we never tire of spreading this joyful message to the world.

persevere

Lord, with so much violence in Iraq, may we persevere in our prayer and generosity.

cross

Trust in the power of Christ’s Cross! Receive his reconciling grace and share it!

wake up

http://www.romereports.com/pg158007-pope-to-youths-wake-up-sing-dance-rejoice-en

poor

Let us pray that the Church be holier and more humble, loving God by serving the poor, the lonely and the sick.

victims

http://www.romereports.com/pg158001-pope-gets-off-popemobile-to-greet-families-of-ferry-victims--en

cry

Let us not forget the cry of Christians and all vulnerable populations in Iraq.

embrace

http://www.romereports.com/pg157989-pope-s-first-mass-in-south-korea-embrace-hope-embrace-life-en

harmony

Mary, Queen of Peace, help us to root out hatred and live in harmony.

Korea

As I begin my trip, I ask you to join me in praying for Korea and for all of Asia.

Iraq

http://www.romereports.com/pg157954-pope-uses-twitter-to-call-attention-to-iraqi-christians-en

prayers

An appeal to all families: when you say your prayers, remember all those forced from their homes in Iraq. #PrayForPeace

angelus

http://www.romereports.com/pg157932-live-broadcast-pope-francis-prays-the-angelus-en

solidarity

Pope Francis @Pontifex · 41m

The news coming from Iraq pains me. Lord, teach us to live in solidarity with all those who suffer.

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Pope Francis @Pontifex · 6h

Those driven from their homes in Iraq depend on us. I ask all to pray, and for those who are able, to give material assistance.

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Pope Francis @Pontifex · 20h

Violence is not conquered by violence. Lord, send us the gift of peace. #prayforpeace

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Pope Francis @Pontifex · 24h

I ask the international community to protect all those suffering violence in Iraq.

beatitudes

http://www.romereports.com/pg157903-pope-s-general-audience-don-t-forget-to-pray-the-beatitudes-en

St Mary Major

http://www.romereports.com/pg157894-the-story-behind-the-feast-day-of-st-mary-major-and-why-it-s-important-to-pope-francis-en

rob

If you hoard material possessions, they will rob you of your soul.

something else

http://www.romereports.com/pg157860-from-atheism-to-catholicism-a-story-of-doubt-intrigue-and-eventually-joy-en

war

http://www.romereports.com/pg157874-louvre-art-exhibit-shows-the-pain-and-destruction-of-war-en

something else

When we do not adore God, we adore something else. Money and power are false idols which often take the place of God.

refugees

http://www.romereports.com/pg157857-papal-intentions-for-august-refugees-and-christians-in-oceania-en

family prayer

May each family rediscover family prayer, which helps to bring about mutual understanding and forgiveness.

first jesuit

http://www.romereports.com/pg157847-francis-is-the-first-jesuit-pope-but-st-ignatius-of-loyola-was-the-first-jesuit-en

family prayer

May each family rediscover family prayer, which helps to bring about mutual understanding and forgiveness.

caregivers

May we be always more grateful for the help of domestic workers and caregivers; theirs is a precious service.

rock star

http://www.romereports.com/pg157828-pope-francis-gets-rock-star-treatment-at-evangelical-church-en

one of us

http://www.romereports.com/pg157815-pro-life-one-of-us-initiative-challenges-veto-imposed-by-european-commission--en

sudan

http://www.romereports.com/pg157782--pope-thanks-sudanese-woman-who-faced-the-death-penalty-for-being-christian--en

attached

When one lives attached to money, pride or power, it is impossible to be truly happy.

key points

http://www.romereports.com/pg154839-key-points-of-evangelii-gaudium-the-pope-s-first-apostolic-exhortation--en

evangelii gaudium

http://www.romereports.com/pg157761-vatican-departments-aims-to-develop-action-plan-on-how-to-implement-evangelii-gaudium-en

greed

The great threat in today’s world is the loneliness of hearts oppressed by greed.

mosul

http://www.romereports.com/pg157709-live-broadcast-pope-francis-prays-the-angelus-en

cease fire

http://www.romereports.com/pg157730-pope-phones-abbas-and-peres-calls-for-greater-commitment-to-cease-fire-en

ukraine

http://www.romereports.com/pg157735-pope-francis-dismayed-by-downed-plane-in-ukraine--en

refugee

http://www.romereports.com/pg157715-starting-a-new-life-as-a-refugee-exhibit-looks-into-the-highs-and-lows-of-the-journey--en

cheerful

The Lord loves a cheerful giver. May we learn to be generous in giving, free from the love of material possessions.

missionary

The Church, by her nature, is missionary. She exists so that every man and woman may encounter Jesus.

typical day

http://www.romereports.com/pg157693-a-look-at-a-typical-day-for-the-pope-en

Aleppo

http://www.romereports.com/pg157696-campaign-launched-to-open-the-city-of-aleppo-in-war-torn-syria-en

WWI

http://www.romereports.com/pg157687-find-out-how-benedict-xv-tried-to-stop-world-war-i-en

mediocre

Dear young people, do not be mediocre; the Christian life challenges us with great ideals.

seeds

http://www.romereports.com/pg157634-live-broadcast-pope-francis-prays-the-angelus-en

encounter

The World Cup allowed people from different countries and religions to come together. May sport always promote the culture of encounter.

Iraq

http://www.romereports.com/pg157636-iraqi-christians-flee-their-homes-without-even-blankets-or-water-en

hundredfold

Do not be afraid to cast yourselves into the arms of God; whatever he asks of you, he will repay a hundredfold.

lost

With God, nothing is lost; but without him, everything is lost.

Costa Rica

http://www.romereports.com/pg157588-pope-francis-says-goodbye-to-youngest-ambassador-to-the-holy-see-en

unemployment

http://www.romereports.com/pg157584-pope-to-youth-we-need-to-overcome-unemployment-together-en

victims

http://www.romereports.com/pg157582-pope-to-sex-abuse-victims-forgive-us-for-church-leaders-who-did-not-respond-adequately-en

abuse

http://www.romereports.com/pg157543-on-monday-pope-francis-will-meet-with-victims-of-sexual-abuse-en

call me

http://www.romereports.com/pg157545-bergoglio-told-me-call-me-even-if-you-re-8-000-miles-away-en

july

http://www.romereports.com/pg157532-papal-intentions-for-july-athletics-and-laypeople-en

persecuted

http://www.romereports.com/pg157489-pope-s-mass-even-christians-forced-to-leave-in-an-elegant-way-are-persecuted-en

dreams

Dear young people, do not give up your dreams of a more just world!

lonely

To live as true children of God means to love our neighbour and to be close to those who are lonely and in difficulty.

dialogue

http://www.romereports.com/pg157483-pope-calls-for-dialogue-to-avoid-war-in-iraq-en

father

Jesus, help us to love God as Father and our neighbour as ourselves.

rome

May Saints Peter and Paul bless the city of Rome and the entire pilgrim Church throughout the world.

children

To be friends with God means to pray with simplicity, like children talking to their parents.

pastor

http://www.romereports.com/pg157440-the-pope-at-santa-marta-oejesus-was-a-pastor-not-a-moralist-en

joyful

In the face of life’s difficulties, let us ask the Lord for the strength to remain joyful witnesses to our faith.

on your own

http://www.romereports.com/pg157429-pope-s-audience-you-cannot-be-a-christian-on-your-own-en

family

The family is essential to sustaining human and social development.

announce

http://www.romereports.com/pg157415-pope-s-mass-a-christian-doesn-t-need-to-announce-himself-en

membership

http://www.romereports.com/pg157427-pope-francis-talks-on-membership-to-the-church-during-general-audience-en

judge

http://www.romereports.com/pg157403-pope-s-mass-don-t-judge-en

work

How I wish everyone had decent work! It is essential for human dignity.

Christians

Let us pray for the Christian communities in the Middle East, that they may continue to live in the land where Christianity was born.

wealth

http://www.romereports.com/pg157384-pope-s-mass-accumulating-wealth-prestige-and-power-enslaves-your-heart-en

indifference

There is so much indifference in the face of suffering. May we overcome indifference with concrete acts of charity.

hope

There is never a reason to lose hope. Jesus says: “I am with you until the end of the world”.

children

http://www.romereports.com/pg157314-pope-s-warning-to-parents-do-you-make-time-for-your-children-en

catechesis

http://www.romereports.com/pg157327-pope-begins-new-catechesis-on-the-role-of-the-church--en

elderly

Sometimes we cast the elderly aside, but they are a precious treasure: to cast them aside is an injustice and an irreparable loss.

corruption

http://www.romereports.com/pg157295-pope-s-mass-corruption-is-paid-by-the-poor-en

family

May the Lord bless the family and strengthen it in this moment of crisis.

suffering

We run the risk of forgetting the suffering which doesn’t affect us personally. May we respond to it, and may we pray for peace in Syria.

insults

http://www.romereports.com/pg157245-pope-s-mass-insults-can-kill-en

allow

May we not resist the Holy Spirit but allow him to work in our lives, so that he can renew us, the Church and the world.

fraternity

I wish everyone a wonderful World Cup, played in a spirit of true fraternity.

Fear of the Lord

http://www.romereports.com/pg157225-pope-talks-about-the-fear-of-the-lord-in-his-weekly-general-audience-en

violence

Let us pray for all victims of sexual violence in conflict, and those working to end this crime.

back

May we never talk about others behind their backs, but speak to them openly about what we think.

POWERFUL

Prayer is all-powerful. Let us use it to bring peace to the Middle East and peace to the world.

peace

Peace is a gift of God, but requires our efforts. Let us be people of peace in prayer and deed.

defense

http://www.romereports.com/pg157125-pope-s-mass-jesus-is-our-defense-lawyer-en

good samaritan

Like the Good Samaritan, may we not be ashamed of touching the wounds of those who suffer, but try to heal them with concrete acts of love.

piety

http://www.romereports.com/pg157135-pope-explains-gift-of-piety-during-general-audience-en

the joy of hope

http://www.romereports.com/pg157107-pope-s-mass-the-joy-of-hope-en

teachers

Thank you to all teachers: educating is an important mission, which draws young people to what is good, beautiful and true.

self-absorbed

At times we can be self-absorbed. Lord, help us to open our hearts to others and to serve those who are most vulnerable.

protection

In the difficult moments of life, Christians can turn to the Mother of God and find protection and care.

honest

Every Christian can witness to God in the workplace, not only with words, but above all with an honest life.

true friendship

Pope Francis @Pontifex · May we enter into true friendship with Jesus, so that following him closely, we may live with and for him.

pictures

http://www.romereports.com/pg157011-best-images-of-pope-francis-trip-to-the-holy-land-en

wall

http://www.romereports.com/pg156985-pope-francis-prays-for-peace-before-the-western-wall-en

presidents prayer

http://www.romereports.com/pg156967-pope-to-israeli-palestinian-presidents-oei-offer-my-home-at-the-vatican-to-pray-together-for-peace-en

one family

http://www.romereports.com/pg156952-pope-s-mass-at-amman-peace-is-strengthened-if-we-realize-that-we-are-all-one-human-family-en

weapons

http://www.romereports.com/pg156956-pope-francis-rallies-against-the-weapons-trade-asks-for-the-conversion-of-criminals--en

journey

http://www.romereports.com/pg156965-francis-asks-israelis-and-palestinians-to-be-courageous-in-their-journey-towards-peace-en

birthplace

http://www.romereports.com/pg156932-the-church-of-the-nativity-the-birthplace-of-jesus-christ-en

Holy Land

Pope Francis  @ Pontifex   4h

Dear friends, Please pray for me During my pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

faith

Pope Francis ‏@Pontifex  1h

To live by faith means to put our lives in the hands of God, especially in our most difficult moments.

guide

Pope Francis ‏@Pontifex  30m

We will never be disillusioned or lose our way if we are guided by God.

knowledge

http://www.romereports.com/pg156894-pope-reflects-on-the-gift-of-science-in-his-general-audience--en

holy land

http://www.romereports.com/pg156902-pope-francis-holy-land-trip-will-be-strictly-religious--en

money

http://www.romereports.com/pg156887-pope-s-mass-money-power-and-fame-do-not-provide-true-peace-en

nature

http://www.romereports.com/pg156900-pope-s-audience-if-we-destroy-nature-nature-will-destroy-us-en

Bosnia

Pope Francis ‏@Pontifex  5h

I ask all of you to pray for the victims of the floods in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in Serbia and in other countries in the region.