Pope Francis

A Quote for All Time

Hands in prayer

“Rivers do not drink their own water, trees do not eat their own fruit. The sun does not shine on itself, and flowers do not spread their fragrance for themselves. Living for others is a rule of nature. We are all born to help each other.No matter how difficult it is… life is good when you are happy; but much better when others are happy because of you. This quote is often attributed to Pope Francis and is consistent with his emphasis on social justice, compassion, and service to others.

Woman Religious Mourn the Passing of Pope Francis

Pope Francis, a profound leader for our time has left a great legacy. He modeled the message he urges the world to embrace. The Leadership Conference of Religious Women has paid tribute to a man who has made a monumental difference in our world.“With the world, we offer our prayer of gratitude for Pope Francis, a man who fully embodied the life and message of Jesus Christ and gave of his all to bringing about the Reign of God on this earth.” Sister Annmarie Sanders, IHM https://www.lcwr.org/news/lcwr-mourns-the-death-of-pope-francis Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home, an Encyclical Letter on Ecology and Climate, speaks of Pope Francis’ passion for all aspects