Live Your Faith

The Scripture readings proclaimed to us have as their common theme the centrality of Christ. Christ is at the centre, Christ is the centre. Christ is the centre of creation, Christ is the centre of his people and Christ is the centre of history. “Let us all do this today, each one of us in his or her own heart, again and again. “Remember me, Lord, you who are at the centre, you who are in your kingdom”.

During trying times, we wonder why these things happen and we cannot find an explanation for them,” Francis said at this afternoon’s gathering with the Filipino community in Rome, in St. Peter’s Basilica. “In these times of suffering, never tire of asking why, because you will attract the tenderness of the Father.”

In his reflection on the Gospel Luke 21:5-19 Pope Francis presents two issues. First, do not let yourself be deceived by false messiahs and do not let yourself be paralyzed by fear. Second, live the period of waiting as time of witness and perseverance.

In his daily homily, November 12, 2013, Pope Francis recalled how God formed man with his own hand, emphasizing that he is a father who seeks to console his children rather than hurt them.