The Lord always goes in search of the lost, pope says

Pope Francis: ‘God does not pass by without looking for those who are lost’

null / Credi: cinemavision/Shutterstock Vatican City, Apr 2, 2025 / 13:28 pm (CNA). Pope Francis on Wednesday said Jesus continues to go out in search of those who are lost or without hope in a catechesis titled “Jesus Christ Our Hope.” In... [...]

Pope Francis: ‘God Does Not Pass by Without Looking for Those Who Are Lost’

rudall30 Zacchaeus climbs a tree in order to be able to see Jesus. After welcoming Jesus into his home, the Holy Father remarked that it is the merciful gaze of God that inspired Zacchaeus to transform his life.

The Lord always goes in search of the lost, pope says

Even when a person seems totally lost and unable to find a way back to God, the Lord is already looking for him or her, said the text for Pope Francis' weekly general audience.

Francis, in the catechesis released during his stay at Casa Santa Marta, reflects on the encounter between Jesus and Zacchaeus (Lk 19:1-5). God seeks 'those who feel lost'. The publican's joy stems from feeling “looked at, recognized and forgiven.” Meanwhile, the pontiff's health is' stationary ', with respiratory and motor progress.

Lord always goes in search of the lost, pope says - The Record Newspaper

A group of pilgrims walk through St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on their way to the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica April 2, 2025. Pope Francis is convalescing and not able to meet the pilgrims. (CNS photo/Pablo Esparza) By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service Even when a person seems totally lost and unable to find a way back to God, the Lord is already looking for him or her, said the text for Pope Francis’ weekly general audience. “Let us…

Pope Francis: ‘God does not pass by without looking for those who are lost’ - Catholic Canada

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