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“Do not cast me off in my old age”: Cherishing those who go before us
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Julian Paparella
For the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Julian reflects on the power of accompanying those in the final stages of life.
Pope Francis’ homily for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Sunday, July 23, 2023
Pope Francis
Jesus uses parables to teach us about the kingdom of God. He recounts simple stories that touch the hearts of his listeners.
Catechesis on Old Age: The “Ancient of days”
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Pope Francis
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’ General Audience – August 10, 2022
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Pope Francis
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 […]
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intention for July 2022
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Salt + Light Media
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.
Catechesis on Old Age: Peter and John
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Pope Francis
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.
The joyful service of faith that is learned in gratitude
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Pope Francis
Pope Francis reminds us that we are called to care for the elderly and that they, too, are called to serve others.
Nicodemus: “How can a man be born when he is old?” (Jn 3:4)
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Pope Francis
In the 13th instalment of his catechesis on old age, Pope Francis reflects on Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus in the Gospel of John.
“Forsake me not when my strength is spent” (Ps 71:9)
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Pope Francis
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.
Ecclesiastes: The uncertain night of meaning and of things in life
Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Pope Francis
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.
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