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The Evangelical Pope | Do Not Fear the Other

December 23, 2024

Living Words from John Paul II

Edited by Abraham A. van Kempen

Published Sunday, 22 December 2024

The Evangelical Pope | Do Not Fear the Other

Each week we let Saint Pope John Paul II share meaningful signposts to spark socio-economic resolves through justice and righteousness combined with mercy and compassion; in short, love.

… the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people …

__ Luke 2:8-11 (New International Version)

Munich, Germany – 19 November 1980 | A proverb states, “If you are lonely, visit someone who is even lonelier than you.” I wish to share this wisdom with you.

Think about those traveling companions who might be struggling more than you.

You can support them through a conversation, a handshake, a message, or just by showing compassion.

In Jesus’ name, you will find strength and comfort in this.

In this way, you practice on a small scale what we all do on a large scale.

Excerpted from:

PASTORALBESUCH IN DER BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND

ANSPRACHE VON PAPST JOHANNES PAUL II AN DIE ALTEN MENSCHEN, München, 19. November 1980

https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/de/speeches/1980/november/documents/hf_jp_ii_spe_19801119_anziani-monaco.html