I join the March for Life in Washington with my prayers. May God help us respect all life, especially the most vulnerable.
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We are a church of sinners but we must not be afraid of holiness. Do not be afraid to aim for holiness and turn yourselves over to the love of God. Holiness does not mean performing extraordinary things but carrying out daily things in an extraordinary way that is with love, joy and faith.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embrace your imperfections and strive for holiness through everyday actions filled with love and faith.
In this quote, Pope Francis emphasizes that recognizing our sinful nature shouldn't deter us from pursuing holiness. Instead, he encourages individuals to see holiness as an attainable goal that can be manifested in the simplest of daily acts performed with love, joy, and faith, suggesting that extraordinary qualities can be found in ordinary actions when undertaken with the right spirit.
Themes
HolinessLoveFaithDaily ActionsJoy
In practice
Example use cases
During a sermon to inspire the congregation to embrace their faults and strive for greater love in their daily lives.
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