GENERAL AUDIENCE POPE
FRANCIS
Wednesday, 28 December 2016
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Speaker:
Dear Brothers and Sisters: Our
continuing catechesis on Christian hope leads us in these Christmas days to
consider the example of Abraham, who, as Saint Paul tells us, “hoped against
hope” in God’s promises. Trusting in the Lord’s word that a son would be born
to him, Abraham left his home for a new land. Although the fulfilment of God’s
promise was long delayed and seemed to be impossible, Abraham continued to
hope. Even his discouragement and complaints were a sign of his continuing
trust in God. Abraham, our father in faith, shows us that sure trust in God’s
word does not mean that we will not have moments of uncertainty, disappointment
and bewilderment. It was at such a moment that God appeared to Abraham, called
him forth from his tent and showed him the night sky shining with countless
stars, assuring him that such would be the number of his descendents. Hope is
always directed to the future, to the fulfilment of God’s promises. May the
example of Abraham teach us not be afraid to go out from our own tents, our
limited outlooks, and to lift our eyes to the stars.
Holy Father:
Saluto i pellegrini di lingua inglese presenti
all’odierna Udienza, specialmente quelli provenienti dal Bangldesh e dagli
Stati Uniti d’America. A ciascuno di voi e alle vostre famiglie auguro di
custodire la gioia di Natale, incontrando nella preghiera il Salvatore che
desidera farsi vicino a tutti. Dio vi benedica!
Speaker:
I greet the English-speaking
pilgrims and visitors taking part in today’s Audience, particularly those from
Bangladesh and the United States of America. May each of you, and your
families, cherish the joy of Christmas and draw near in prayer to the Saviour
who has come to dwell among us. God bless you!
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