Vatican
City, 29 May 2013
(VIS) – At the end of today's general audience, as he does every
Wednesday, the Holy Father greeted the pilgrims of the various
language groups in St. Peter's Square.
Pope
Francis addressed a few words to the youth who will be gathering this
Saturday, 1 June, at Lednica Lake in Poland for the yearly
commemoration of the first Baptism of the Polish people in 966.
“Remember
that God is our Father,” the Pope said to them. “He created us,
bestowed our talents on each of us, and guides us along the path of
life. He is with us in spite of our weaknesses, our sins, and our
omissions. … He is the model of all parenthood, even earthly
paternity.”
“”Don't
forget,” he urged them, “to thank God for your parents … even
if your relationship might not be so good. Parenthood is a gift from
God and it is a great responsibility to give new life, which is an
unrepeatable image of God. Don't be afraid
to be parents. … Also, be open to being spiritual mothers and
fathers.”
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