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Pope's Video Message to Eucharistic Congress in Philippines

Christ’s presence among us is not only a consolation, but also a promise and a summons. It is a promise that everlasting joy and peace will one day be ours in the fullness of his Kingdom. But it is also a summons to go forth, as missionaries, to bring the message of the Father’s tenderness, forgiveness and mercy to every man, woman and child.

Pope's Address to Pontifical Lombard Seminary

A temptation appears on the way that must be rejected: that of “normality,” of a Pastor for whom a “normal” life is enough. … for us “normality” is pastoral holiness, the gift of life. If a priest chooses to be only a normal person, he will be a mediocre priest or worse.