Pope Francis: General Audience Summary
(Vatican Radio) At the General Audience on Wednesday, Pope
Francis continued his series of catecheses on Christian Hope. The Holy Father
spoke on the theme of “the promise that gives hope,” reflecting on Christ’s
words in the Gospel, “I am with you all days, to the end of the age” (Mt
28:20).
Below, please find the English language synthesis of Pope
Francis’ catechesis at the General Audience for Wednesday, 26 April 2017:
Speaker: Dear Brothers and Sisters: During
this Easter season, our catechesis on Christian hope reflects on the
resurrection of Jesus the basis of our firm trust in God’s constant protection
and love. Saint Matthew’s Gospel begins with the birth of Jesus as
Emmanuel – “God with us” – and concludes with the Risen Lord’s promise that he
will remain with us always, to the end of the age. At every step of
life’s journey, God is at our side, leading us as he did the patriarchs of old,
to the goal of our earthly pilgrimage. His care lasts “to the end of the
age”; the heavens and the earth will pass away, yet he will continue to watch
over us in his loving providence. From ancient times, Christian hope has
been symbolized by the anchor, as a sign of its firm basis in God’s promises,
which have been fulfilled in the life, death and resurrection of
Jesus. Because our trust is in God, and not in ourselves or this
world, we readily take up Jesus’ invitation to follow him, nor do we lose heart
before life’s difficulties, disappointments and defeats. May our hope in
victory of the Risen Christ confirm us on every step of our journey towards the
fullness of eternal life.
Pope Francis [in Italian]: I greet the
English-speaking pilgrims and visitors taking part in today’s Audience,
particularly the groups from England, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, Nigeria,
Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and the United
States of America. In the joy of the Risen Christ, I invoke upon you and
your families the loving mercy of God our Father. May the Lord bless you
all!
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