GOSPEL REFLECTION OF POPE FRANCIS - 09/22/23 (Friday of the Twenty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time)

From the Gospel according to Luke

Lk 8:1-3

Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another,

preaching and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God.

Accompanying him were the Twelve

and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities,

Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out,

Joanna, the wife of Herod's steward Chuza,

Susanna, and many others

who provided for them out of their resources.

WORDS OF THE HOLY FATHER: 

I would like to emphasize three aspects of care as a contribution that women make towards greater inclusivity, greater respect for others and confronting new challenges in a new way. First, greater inclusivity. (…) I have frequently insisted that diversity must never end up in inequality, but in grateful mutual acceptance. (…) No one is to be excluded: this is a sacred principle. Indeed, the plan of God the Creator is a plan that is essentially and always -. (…) The second contribution: greater respect for others. Each person must be respected in his or her dignity and fundamental rights (…) This is particularly the case for women, who are more easily subject to violence and abuse. (…) We now come to the third point: confronting new challenges in a new way. Creativity. It is undeniable that women contribute to the common good in their own unique way. (…) such is the heroism of women. Apart from the clichés of a certain genre of hagiography, these are all women of impressive determination, courage, fidelity, remarkable for their ability to persevere, even amid suffering, and to communicate joy, integrity, humility and firm resolve. (Speeches, Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice, and the Strategic Alliance of Catholic Research Universities, 11 March 2023)

Source:

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/word-of-the-day.html

Amen +

Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, be with us always until the hour of our death. Amen. +

May the Lord + bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. Amen. +  

Examination of Conscience and Guide to Sacrament of Confession:

https://mycatholic.life/catholic-prayers/examination-of-conscience/

Ultimate Catholic Parents Guide:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ls6IcexZAls

Summary and Defense of Catholic Teachings:

https://www.catholic.com/tract/pillar-of-fire-pillar-of-truth