Quotes from Evangelii Gaudium: Pope Francis
These are some of the quotes from Chapter One of Evangelii Gaudium which inspire me and give me hope for the future of the Church.
Spreading the Gospel is an essential part of being a follower of Christ. But it must be presented, not as an imposition, but as a source of joy. The Church has to accept the unruly freedom of the Word.
An evangelizing community knows that the Lord has taken the initiative, he has loved us first, and therefore we can move forward, boldly take the initiative, go out to others, seek those who have fallen away, stand at the crossroads and welcome the outcast.
