From his Nov. 3 Angelus address:
There is no profession or social
condition, no sin or crime of any
kind that can erase from the memory
and the heart of God even one of his
children. "God remembers", always,
he never forgets those who he
created. He is the Father, who
watchfully and lovingly waits to see
the desire to return home be reborn
in the hearts of his children. And
when he sees this desire, even
simply hinted at and so often almost
unconsciously, immediately he is
there, and by his forgiveness he
lightens the path of conversion and
return. Let us look at Zacchaeus
today in the tree: his is a
ridiculous act but it is an act of
salvation. And I say to you: if your
conscience is weighed down, if you
are ashamed of many things that you
have done, stop for a moment, do not
be afraid. Think about the fact that
someone is waiting for you because
he has never ceased to remember you;
and this someone is your Father, it
is God who is waiting for you! Climb
up, as Zacchaeus did, climb the tree
of desire for forgiveness. I assure
you that you will not be
disappointed. Jesus is merciful and
never grows tired of forgiving!
Remember that this is the way Jesus
is.
Brothers and sisters, let Jesus
also call us by name! In the depths
of our hearts, let us listen to his
voice which says: "Today I must stop
at your house"; that is, in your
heart, in your life. And let us
welcome him with joy. He can change
us, he can transform our stoney
hearts into hearts of flesh, he can
free us from selfishness and make
our lives a gift of love. Jesus can
do this; let Jesus turn his gaze to
you!
Acknowledging the perfect joy of suffering in Christ, but having a little fun along the way.
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