Vatican
City, 24 November 2013 (VIS) – This morning the Holy Father
received in audience the Year of Faith volunteers in the Sala
Clementina of the Vatican Apostolic Palace. “In this time of
grace”, he said, “we have been able to rediscover the essential
nature of the Christian path, in which faith, along with charity,
occupies the primary position”.
“Indeed,
faith is fundamental to Christian experience”, he continued, “as
it motivates the decisions and acts of our daily life. It is the
boundless source of all our actions, within the family, at work, in
the parish, with our friends, and in various social contexts. And
this firm, genuine faith is seen especially in moments of difficulty
or trial; Christians then allow God to take them in His arms and to
hold them close, sure of entrusting themselves to a love as strong as
an indestructible rock. In situations of suffering, if we abandon
ourselves humbly to God, we are able to give good witness”.
Pope
Francis explained to those present that “there is a need for
Christian communities, committed to a courageous apostolate, who
reach people in their own environments, even those which are most
difficult”. Finally, he mentioned that “there are many people in
need of a human gesture, of a smile, a true word, and of testimony
through which they are able to perceive the presence of Jesus
Christ”, and encouraged the volunteers to continue their work so
that “no one lacks this sign of love and tenderness, born of
faith”.
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