Pope Francis catachisis for Wed, Oct 23, 2013 Dear Brothers and Sisters: In our continuing catechesis on the Church, we now look to the Virgin Mary who, as the Second Vatican Council reminds us, is the model of the Church in the order of faith, charity and perfect union with Christ (Lumen Gentium, 63). As a daughter of Israel, Mary responded in faith to Gods call and became the Mother of his Son. She teaches us to live a life of faith by her obedience to Gods will and by her unfailing devotion to Jesus and his work. Mary also models the Churchs charity, born of faith, which brings the joy and peace of Christs presence to others and to our world. Finally, Mary models the Churchs union with Christ through her constant prayer and participation in the mysteries of his life, death and resurrection. As Mother of the Church, may Mary, by her prayers, bring us ever closer to the Lord, open our hearts to share his transforming and redeeming love, and inspire us to put our firm faith in Gods word, trusting in his goodness and his gracious plan for us and for our world.
Posted on: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 17:09:13 +0000
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