The Holy Spirit changes hearts, Pope says on Pentecost
VATICAN – Christians should begin each day invoking the Holy Spirit, praying that the Spirit will lead them and the church closer to God and closer to any person in need, Pope Francis said on Pentecost.
Christ's disciples will be led where they do not want to go, Pope says
VATICAN – Priests are called to love, care for others and prepare for the cross, Pope Francis said.
A bishop's legacy should be encouragement to follow Christ, Pope says
VATICAN – When a bishop leaves a diocese, he should give an honest assessment of what he has done and where he has fallen short, but mostly he should encourage people to follow the Lord, Pope Francis said.
The devil is a big loser, but still manages to seduce us, Pope says
VATICAN – The devil is "a loser," but he still tricks people into giving him power, Pope Francis said.
Bishops must protect their people from danger, Pope says
VATICAN – A true bishop always stays close to his people, protecting them from "wolves" and from losing their way, Pope Francis said.
Too much curiosity can lead to danger, harm the soul, Pope says
VATICAN – Although a healthy curiosity can lead to new discoveries, too much curiosity can open the door to dangerous things that harm the soul, Pope Francis said.
Heaven is an encounter with Jesus, not a boring waiting room, Pope says
VATICAN CITY – Heaven is not an eternally dull existence but rather the completion of a journey toward a promised encounter with the Lord, Pope Francis said.
Without love, service, church is just an 'empty institution', Pope says
VATICAN – The example of selfless love and humble service set forth by Jesus at the Last Supper are the foundation of the Catholic Church's mission in the world, Pope Francis said.
The church works best when moving forward, but not all new things are good, Pope says
VATICAN – The church is like a bicycle -- it stays upright as long as it keeps moving, Pope Francis said.
Don't be 'couch potatoes,' get up and evangelize, Pope says
VATICAN – Christians must be willing to move where the Spirit leads them and not be benchwarmers on the sidelines of efforts to evangelize, Pope Francis said.