Pope Francis: We will be judged on our love. Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated Holy Mass in Saint Peter’s Square for the Solemnity of Christ the King, during which he canonized six new saints. “Today’s …More
Pope Francis: We will be judged on our love.
Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated Holy Mass in Saint Peter’s Square for the Solemnity of Christ the King, during which he canonized six new saints. “Today’s liturgy,” Pope Francis said in his homily, “invites us to fix our gaze on Christ, the King of the Universe. The Holy Father went on to explain how Jesus established His kingdom; how He brings it about in history; and what He now asks of us.” Our Lord brought about His Kingdom through His closeness and tenderness, as the Shepherd of His flock. Pastors in the Church, the Pope said, cannot stray from Christ’s example if they do not want to become “hirelings.” “The People of God have an unerring sense for recognizing good shepherds and distinguishin ...
Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated Holy Mass in Saint Peter’s Square for the Solemnity of Christ the King, during which he canonized six new saints. “Today’s liturgy,” Pope Francis said in his homily, “invites us to fix our gaze on Christ, the King of the Universe. The Holy Father went on to explain how Jesus established His kingdom; how He brings it about in history; and what He now asks of us.” Our Lord brought about His Kingdom through His closeness and tenderness, as the Shepherd of His flock. Pastors in the Church, the Pope said, cannot stray from Christ’s example if they do not want to become “hirelings.” “The People of God have an unerring sense for recognizing good shepherds and distinguishin ...