Follow Christ, be a leaven in the world, Pope tells lay association
March 16, 2015
Following Jesus Christ is at the heart of Christianity, Pope Francis reminded members of the Seguimi [Follow Me], an Italian lay association, in a March 14 audience.
“Many times, even in the Church, we believe we are good Christians because we do well-organized social and charitable work,” Pope Francis said. “They are good things but we must not forget that the lifeblood that transforms hearts is the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Christ. Allow the Lord to occupy the center of your heart and of your work.”
“As lay people, you are immersed in the world and you are committed to serving the human good within earthly realities,” the Pope added, as he called upon the lay faithful to be leaven in the world. “Be vigilant on your spiritual journey and help each other always to practice mutual charity, which means fending off egoism in order to be true witnesses of the Gospel.”
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Further information:
- Udienza ai Membri della Comunità "Seguimi" (Holy See Press Office)
- Pope urges laity to live their vocation in the world (Vatican Radio)
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