Pope Francis: Proclaim the Gospel to all without fear
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Thursday received a
delegation from the Church Relations Committee of the United Bible
Societies telling them that "the word of God enlightens, protects,
defends, heals and frees.”
Speaking to the delegation Pope Francis began by
highlighting the role they play in making “the Bible more easily accessible in
diverse languages and in today’s wide variety of communication media.”
He told them that, “we are servants of the word of
salvation, which, he added, never returns to the Lord empty.” The Holy Father
also underlined the importance of, as he called it, nourishing ourselves
“at the table of the word by reading, listening, studying and bearing witness
with our lives.”
Proclaiming the Gospel
The Pope stressed to those gathered how vital it is that the
Church today goes out to proclaim the Gospel to all, “in all places, on all
occasions, without delay, reluctance or fear. We do so, he continued, in
obedience to the Lord’s missionary mandate, certain of his presence among
us until the end of the world.”
Testimonies of faith
Recalling the many people who are in prison on account of
the word, and the many more who have shed their blood as a testimony to their
faith in Jesus Christ, the Holy Father said as Christians, “we are servants of
the powerful word of God that enlightens, protects, defends, heals and frees.”
In conclusion, and quoting from Bible passages, the Pope
said, “Let us walk together to spread the word. Let us pray together, that the Father’s
will be done. Let us work together, that what the Lord has said may be
accomplished in us.”
(Lydia O'Kane)
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