“To be truly free does not at all mean doing everything that pleases me, or doing what I want to do. . . . To be truly free means to use one’s own freedom for what is a true good.” – Pope Francis
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“The human being has a deep-rooted tendency to ‘think only of self.’ . . One who chooses to follow Christ, on the other hand, avoids being wrapped up in himself and does not evaluate things according to self-interest.” – Pope Francis
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“The human person, created in the image and likeness of God, cannot become a slave to things, to economic systems, to technological civilization, to consumerism, to easy success.” – Pope Francis
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“None of us is alone in this world; each of us is a vital piece of the great mosaic of humanity as a whole.” – Pope Francis
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“Dear young people, proclaiming the Word of God is not the responsibility of priests or religious alone, but it is yours too. You must have the courage to speak about Christ in your families and in places where you study, work or recreate. . . There are places and circumstances where you alone can bring the seed of God’s Word.” […]
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“Dear young people. Make your generous and responsible contribution to the constant building up of the Church as a family, a place of dialogue and mutual acceptance, a space of peace, mercy and pardon.” – Pope Francis
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“You are ready for what Christ wants of you now. He wants you—all of you—to be the light of the world, as only young people can be light. It is time to let your light shine!” – Pope Francis
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“Break down the barriers of superficiality and fear!” – Pope Francis
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“Jesus is living next to you, in the brothers and sisters with whom you share your daily existence.” – Pope Francis
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“The Lord will help you to know his will; he will help you to follow your vocation courageously.” – Pope Francis
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