POPE FRANCIS IN TODAYS HOMILY: WORDS CAN KILL VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Overcoming conflict requires stopping insults, letting go of hatred and reaching out to enemies, Pope Francis said. Loving ones neighbor isnt easy, he said, and Jesus shows it requires realism, empathy and a spirit of fraternity. During his early morning Mass June 12 in the Domus Sanctae Marthae, where he lives, the pope focused his homily on the days Gospel reading from St. Matthew (5:20-26), in which Jesus explains the dehumanizing effects and consequences of hatred. Overcoming conflict requires three things, the pope said, the first being that opponents share a healthy realism when they are unable to work things out and find a solution. At least come to an agreement, the pope said, according to a report by Vatican Radio. Even if its not the ideal solution, an agreement is a good thing. Its realism, he said. At least there is peace -- a peace thats very temporary, but the peace of an accord, he said. That way, we stop the hatred, the battle between us, he added. READ THE FULL ARTICLE: catholicnews/data/stories/cns/1402412.htm
Posted on: Thu, 12 Jun 2014 17:34:56 +0000
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