Saint Gertrude Parish - Lasne
"I envision a missionary choice capable of transforming everything, so that habits, styles, schedules, language, and every ecclesial structure become an adequate channel for the evangelization of the modern world, rather than for self-preservation."
Apostolic exhortation Evangelii gaudium
Pope Francis
The Gospel constantly invites us to take the risk of encountering the face of the other, their physical presence that challenges us, their suffering and needs, their contagious joy in a constant, intimate connection. Authentic faith in the Son of God made flesh is inseparable from self-giving, belonging to the community, service, and reconciliation with the flesh of others. In his incarnation, the Son of God has invited us to a revolution of tenderness.
(Evangelii gaudium, no. 88)
Apostolic exhortation Evangelii gaudium
Pope Francis