Offer the Gospel, the crucifix, and witness to those who are seeking Jesus, says Pope

March 23, 2015

Reflecting on the Gospel reading at Mass (Jn. 12:20-33), Pope Francis said at his March 22 Angelus address that we should offer the Gospel, the crucifix, and witness to those who are seeking Christ.

“To all these people we can offer three things: the Gospel, the crucifix and the witness of our faith, poor but sincere,” the Pope said. “The Gospel: there we can encounter Jesus, listen to Him, know Him. The crucifix: sign of the love of Jesus who has given Himself for us. And then a faith that is translated in simple gestures of fraternal charity. But mainly, in the coherence of life, between what we say and what we do.”

Following his Angelus address, the Pope spoke about the importance of safeguarding the good of water while homeless volunteers distributed pocket-sized editions of the Gospel throughout St. Peter’s Square.

“Take this Gospel; carry it with you, to read it often, every day,” the Pope said. “Carry it in your purse, in your pocket, but read it often. A verse, a passage every day. The Word of God is a light for our path! It will do you well. Read it.”

 

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Further information:

• Pope calls on Christians to express their faith in action (Vatican Radio)
• Angelus Address: On The Desire to See Jesus (Zenit)