Pope Francis meets members of Swiss Guard foundations
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| Pope Francis meets with members of two foundations offering economic, technical and material support to the Swiss Guards. |
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis met on Monday with members of
two foundations which offer economic, technical and material support to the
Swiss Guards. The papal audience marked the official inauguration of a new
operative centre for the corps which has been guarding the Vatican for over 500
years.
In his words to the two groups, Pope Francis thanked them
for their support and for the fruitful collaboration established with its
commanders and with the competent Vatican authorities.
Spirit of fraternity and sharing
In carrying out your activity, he said, you express the
community and fraternal spirit typical of the presence of Catholics in society.
This attitude, he continued, is rooted in the Gospel call to love one’s
neighbour, helping to overcome tensions and become an example of fraternity and
sharing.
Spiritual points of reference
Love for one’s neighbour, the pope said, corresponds to the
mandate and example of Christ, if it is based on true love for God. To give
love to our brothers and sisters, he said, it is necessary to draw it from the
source of divine charity, through prayer, by listening to the Word of God and
from the nourishment of the Eucharist. With these spiritual points of
reference, he said, it is possible to work in the logic of gratuitousness and
service.
Discreet, professional, generous presence
In conclusion, Pope Francis reiterated his heartfelt thanks
to the many young Swiss men who decide to dedicate a few years of their lives
to the guards in the service of the Church and the Holy See. He praised them
for their discreet, professional and generous presence, that is greatly
appreciated and essential for the smooth running of activities here at the
Vatican.
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