Pope continues 'Christian hope' theme at General
Audience: English summary
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the
theme of 'Christian hope' at his Wednesday General Audience. His reflection centered on the
words of the prophet Isaiah: "How beautiful upon the mountains, are the
feet of the one bringing good news" (Is 52:7).
Here is the full text of the English summary of Pope
Francis’ catechesis for the General Audience of 14 December 2016:
Dear Brothers and Sisters: The words we have heard
this morning from the prophet Isaiah help us prepare for the coming feast of
Christmas. The prophet calls God’s people to rejoice, for the Lord is
near, bringing freedom from exile and the promise of renewal and redemption for
the faithful “remnant” who continued to hope in his word. “How beautiful
on the mountains”, he says, “are the feet of the messenger” who brings glad
tidings of peace and salvation, proclaiming: “Your God reigns” (Is 52:7).
This great prophecy was fulfilled in the kingdom brought by Jesus, that kingdom
whose dawning we celebrate at Christmas. Strengthened by this promise, we
can face difficulties in the confident knowledge that God’s reign has begun,
and that we ourselves are called to be its joyful heralds in a world that
yearns for justice, truth and peace. This Christmas, may we open our
hearts to the message of salvation brought by the Christ Child, the Son of God
who shows his great power by embracing smallness, weakness and poverty, in
order to draw near to each of us.
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