Signs

Let us learn from the strong and helpful faith of our Mother Mary in order to become living signs of God’s mercy.

Joy

Christian joy comes from the Holy Spirit, who gives us true freedom and the gift of bringing Jesus to our brothers and sisters.

Mother

The motherly presence of Mary reminds us that God never tires of lowering himself in mercy over humanity.

Constructive

I encourage everyone to engage in constructive forms of communication that reject prejudice towards others and foster hope and trust today.

Coptic

Let us pray for our Coptic brethren in Egypt who were killed because they did not want to renounce the faith.

Life

The future of our societies requires concrete action in favor of life on the part of everyone and especially institutions.

Ascension

With the Ascension of Jesus, we participate in the fullness of life with God. Let us carry this in our hearts in our daily lives.

China

Let us pray with Catholics in China, entrusting ourselves to Mary, for the grace to endure patiently and overcome challenges with love.

Dialogue

Dialogue allows us to plan for a future in common. Through dialogue we build peace, taking care of everyone.

Others

We are called to live not as one without others, above or against others, but with and for others.

Hope

Mary teaches us to place our hope in God even when all seems without meaning, even when He seems hidden.

Peace Justice

Peace must be built on justice, on integral human development, on respect for human rights, on the protection of creation.

Tone

Let us seek to always hold high the “tone” of our life, remembering the goal and glory for which we exist, work, struggle and suffer.

Flowers

God makes His most beautiful flowers grow among the driest stones.

Living

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Our hope is the Lord Jesus whom we recognize as living and present in us and in our brothers and sisters.

Eyes

Jesus asks to be looked in the eye, to be acknowledged, to be loved.

Follow

Let us ask for the grace to follow Jesus faithfully, not in words but in deeds, and to have the patience to carry our own cross.

Word

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Let us all ask for the gift to understand God’s word.

Mantle

Fatima is more than anything this mantle of Light where we take refuge when we ask the Virgin Mary: “show unto us Jesus”.

Revolutionary

Whenever we look to Mary, we come to believe once again in the revolutionary nature of love and tenderness.

Concord

Here in Fatima, I give praise to Christ, our peace, and I implore for the world  concord among all peoples.

Pilgrims

I ask everyone to join me as pilgrims of hope and peace: may your hands in prayer continue to support mine.

Strength

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With Mary, as a pilgrim of hope and peace I travel to Fatima tomorrow.Let us see in her that everything is God’s gift and He is our strength

Candle

God is greater than nothingness, and a lit candle is enough to overcome the darkest of nights.

Everyone

Everyone has something to give to society; no one is excluded from contributing to the good of all.

Vanquished

May Jesus, who vanquished the darkness of sin and death, grant peace to our days.

Fully human

Let us be challenged by the words and actions of Jesus, and welcome his call to a life that is fully human, happy to spend itself in love.

Rejoice

Rejoice! Hidden within your life is a seed of resurrection, an offer of life ready to be awakened!

Desert

In every age, the Risen Christ tirelessly seeks us, his brothers and sisters, wandering in the deserts of this world.

Newness

Let us allow ourselves to be surprised by the newness that Christ alone can give. May his tenderness and love guide our steps.

Poor

May our attitude be gentle and humble, attentive to caring for the poor.

Cooperation

Let’s work together to increase solidarity and sharing. Cooperation helps to build better and more peaceful societies.

Dream

May Saint Joseph give young people the ability to dream, to take risks for big tasks, the things that God dreams for us.