Pope General Audience: English
Summary
Pope Francis during his weekly General Audience begins a new
cycle of catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles which speaks about the spread
of the Good News
Dear Brothers and Sisters: Today we begin a new cycle of
catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles which speaks about the spread of the
Good News and shows us the wonderful bond between the proclamation of the
Gospel and the Holy Spirit who gives power to this witness of faith. As such,
when the Holy Spirit is present in human words, they in turn become dynamic,
capable of inflaming hearts and overcoming walls of division. The gift of the
Spirit, moreover, is freely given; it cannot be merited or earned. The Risen
Jesus invites us to faithfully await the fulfilment of the Father’s promise:
“You will be baptized with the Holy Spirit” (Acts 1:5). As they awaited this
gift, the Apostles, together with Mary, did so together as members of the
Lord’s family. Let us, then, also ask the Lord for the patience to await him
attentively, praying to the Holy Spirit and fostering our shared communion
within the Church.
I greet the English-speaking pilgrims and visitors taking
part in today’s Audience, especially those from England, Sweden, Australia, New
Zealand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Canada 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!
Không có nhận xét nào:
Đăng nhận xét