For the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Julian reflects on the power of accompanying those in the final stages of life.
Jesus uses parables to teach us about the kingdom of God. He recounts simple stories that touch the hearts of his listeners.
In today’s catechesis on old age, Pope Francis reflects on the vision, in beginning of the Book of Revelation, of Jesus appearing to the Seer. Read the full text below: Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! The words we heard of Daniel’s dream evoke a mysterious, and at the same time, glorious, vision of God. […]
Pope Francis gave his catechesis on the topic of old age in Paul VI Audience Hall on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Read the full text below: Catechesis on Old Age: 16. “I go to prepare a place for you”. Old age, a time projected towards fulfilment Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! We are now at the […]
We join Pope Francis in praying that the experience and wisdom of the elderly may help young people to look towards the future with hope and responsibility.
Pope Francis reflects on the conversation that takes place between Jesus and Peter on the shore of the Sea of Galilee at the end of John’s Gospel.
Pope Francis reminds us that we are called to care for the elderly and that they, too, are called to serve others.
In the 13th instalment of his catechesis on old age, Pope Francis reflects on Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus in the Gospel of John.
Pope Francis reflects on Psalm 71 in which the psalmist looks back on a life entrusted to God's care and reaffirms his trust in the Lord.
In today's catechesis, Pope Francis reflects on wisdom from the book of Ecclesiastes, which encourages us to place all of our trust in God.