Pope at Mass: 'our faith makes us men and women of
hope'
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| Pope Francis arrives at St. Peter's Basilica to celebrate Holy Mass for Deceased Cardinals and Bishops.- AP |
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Friday
celebrated Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for all those Cardinals and
Bishops who have died over the past year.
During his homily the
Pope reflected on the reality of death, but he also reminded us of the promise
of eternal life which is grounded in our union with the risen Christ.
“Today’s celebration, Pope Francis said, once more sets
before us the reality of death. It renews our sorrow for the loss of
those who were dear and good to us.”
But more importantly, reflecting on the liturgical reading
of the day, he said it increases our hope for them and for ourselves, as it
expresses speaks of the resurrection of the just.
The resurrection of the just
“They are the multitude – he continued - that, thanks to the
goodness and mercy of God, can experience the life that does not pass away, the
complete victory over death brought by the resurrection”.
And recalling Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross the Pope said
that “by His love, He shattered the yoke of death and opened to us the doors of
life”.
Our faith in the resurrection opens the doors to eternal
life
The faith we profess in the resurrection, Pope Francis
explained, makes us men and woman of hope, not despair, men and women of life,
not death, for we are comforted by the promise of eternal life, grounded in our
union with the risen Christ.
He urged the faithful to be trusting in the face of death as
Jesus has shown us that death is not the last word. Our souls, he said, thirst
for the living God whose beauty, happiness, and wisdom has been impressed on
the souls of our brother cardinals and bishops whom we remember
today.
Hope does not disappoint
Pope Francis concluded giving thanks for their generous
service to the gospel and the Church and reminding those present that Hope
never disappoints.
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