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This Wednesday, the text of Pope Francis’ catechesis was also published, as he continues his convalescence. Continuing his series of teachings on “The Life of Jesus. Encounters,” he reflects on the Lord’s encounter with the rich man (Mark 10:17-22).
We publish below the text of the Holy Father Francis’ Catechesis, prepared for April 9, 2025:
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Cycle of Catechesis – Jubilee 2025. Jesus Christ our Hope. II. The life of Jesus. The encounters 4. The rich man. Jesus looked at him (Mk 10:21)
Dear brothers and sisters,
Today we will look at another of Jesus’ encounters, narrated by the Gospels. This time, however, the person encountered does not have a name. The evangelist Mark presents him simply as “a man” (10:17). He is a man who has observed the commandments ever since his youth but who, despite this, has not yet found the meaning of his life… Read More
