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The Joy of the Gospel

Categories: Resources:Social Justice, Resources:Human Rights | Published: 28/11/2013 | Views: 3706

To conclude the Year of Faith, and as a reflection on the Bishops’ Synod on Evangelisation last year, Pope Francis has published an Apostolic Exhortation with its title from the opening words – Evangelii Gaudium, The Joy of the Gospel.



There is an online Summary here

The Full Document can be found here.

It is an inspiring and accessible document, whose ninety pages are well worth reading completely. The challenges of a life of faith are not sidestepped. But neither is the context of joy in which a true life of faith is lived. It is a letter masterfully adorned with scripture, which is integral to Pope Francis’ clear and engaging message.

While offering us the comfort of Saint Paul’s words: ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness’ (2 Cor 12:9), there is a characteristic piece of Francis advice not to lose confidence and become ‘disillusioned pessimists, “sourpusses”’ (85). Try that admission at the sacrament of reconciliation.

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