Vatican City, 27 January 2016 (VIS) –
Following today's catechesis, the Holy Father mentioned that the
Pontifical Council "Cor Unum", on the occasion of the
Jubilee of Mercy, has arranged a day of spiritual retreat for people
and groups involved in charity service. The day, to be held in the
individual dioceses during the upcoming Lenten period, "will
offer an opportunity to reflect on the call to be merciful like the
Father", said Francis, inviting those present to welcome this
proposal, following the indications and using the materials prepared
by "Cor Unum".
After his special greetings to the
young, the sick and newly-weds, the Pope mentioned that tomorrow will
be the feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas, patron of Catholic schools.
"His example inspires you, dear young people, to see in the
merciful Jesus the sole teacher of life; may his intercession obtain
for those of you who are sick the serenity and peace present in the
mystery of the Cross; and may his doctrine encourage you, dear
newly-weds, to trust in the wisdom of the heart to fulfil your
mission".
Finally, he greeted a group of circus
performers and acrobats, reiterating that their profession is the
creation of beauty, and beauty always brings us closer to God.
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