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Humility is gateway to all virtues: Pope Francis
Though not found on the classical list of cardinal or theological virtues, humility lies “at the base of Christian life”, Pope Francis said. Source: CNS.
True charity comes from God: Pope Francis
Pope Francis turned his thoughts to the theological virtue of charity yesterday as he continued his series of catechesis on the vices and the virtues. Source: Vatican News.
Greatest enemy of faith is fear: Pope
The greatest enemy of faith is fear, Pope Francis said yesterday at his weekly general audience. Source: OSV News.
Temperance the secret to enjoying every good thing: Pope
Exercising the virtue of temperance is not a recipe for a boring life, Pope Francis said yesterday, but the secret to enjoying every good thing. Source: CNS.
A Christian without courage is a useless Christian: Pope
“A Christian without courage, who does not turn his own strength to good, who does not bother anyone, is a useless Christian,” Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: CNA.
Patience more than a value that helps one lead a good life: Pope
Contemplating Christ’s passion should inspire Christians to be more patient in the face of their own suffering and trials, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Saints not exceptions, but examples of humanity’s virtue: Pope
The saints are not unreachable “exceptions of humanity” but ordinary people who worked diligently to grow in virtue, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Of all vices, pride is the great queen: Pope
Pope Francis yesterday used his general audience to focus on the vice of pride, relying on an aide to read his remarks for the second consecutive week. Source: CNA.
Francis warns of ‘the demon’ of acedia
The vice of acedia, often translated as “sloth”, can cause laziness, but it is much more than that; it is a lack of caring for anything and being bored with everything, even one’s relationship with God, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: CNS.