A Year with Pope Francis: Daily Reflections from His Writings

This pocket-sized volume contains a treasure of reflections and quotations from the beloved Pope Francis for each day of the year. With topics ranging from personal spiritual gems to discipleship, ecology, prayer, human rights and general advice on living a more Christian life, they will undoubtedly inspire readers in their simplicity and purity of heart.These topics for daily prayer and reflection and essential small "beads" of this thought are arranged to illumine your days, linking them into a living rosary of the mysteries of our faith.Take your portion for each day and spend time to savor every word. Every day has its own flavor, its own rhythm. These works from Pope Francis will strengthen you in faith, build you up in hope, and bring you closer to God.June 1 When the Church does not empower the laity, she is no longer a mother but a babysitter who puts the baby to sleep. She is a dormant Church.October 4God's patience calls forth in us the courage to return to him, no matter how many mistakes and sins there may be in our life.