Jubilee of Mercy Audience: Summary
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis
presided over Saturday’s audience for the Jubilee Year of Mercy, during which
he reflected on the redemption of mankind from the slavery of sin.
In his catechesis, delivered
to the crowds in St Peter’s Square, the Pope called those who suffer to turn to
the crucified Jesus.
He also reminded the faithful
that God’s mercy is greater than our weaknesses and sins.
Please find the
official English language synthesis of Pope Francis’ catechesis:
Dear Brothers and
Sisters: In our catechesis for this Holy Year of Mercy, we reflect today
on the word “redemption”: God has redeemed all humanity, liberating us by
the precious blood of his Son Jesus (1 Pet 1:18-21). How many
ways we can be enslaved by false freedom; how much we need God to truly free
us. We are called to a new life, raised to the dignity of children of
God. Jesus, the sinless Lamb of God, was sacrificed for us, that we might
receive forgiveness, love and joy. And so when we suffer and are put to
the test, we are called to look intently upon the crucified Jesus: it is
he who suffers for us and in us, reveals God’s boundless love for us and never
abandons us. The Lord knows well our weaknesses and our sins: yet where
our needs abound, his mercy abounds all the more and fills our hearts.
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