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Pope: Mission is a passion for the Gospel and the Kingdom of God During a meeting in Ajaccio Cathedral on the occasion of Sunday noon prayer with the bishops and priests of Corsica, nuns, and consecrated men and women, the Pope reminded us that it is important not only to care for the well-being of others - to care for others, but also to take care of ourselves, to look after ourselves. Only by looking after ourselves will we be able to take care of others. Francis urged us to always remember that the Lord is at the center, not me. It would be good to repeat in prayer every day: "I am not at the center, but God." "We must understand that the Christian mission does not depend on human efforts, but the most important thing is the Lord's action. Let us renew the joy of the encounter with the Lord every day, let us listen anew to his voice and be determined to follow him," the Pope urged. According to him, a priest, a deacon, a nun, who neglect themselves, will eventually no longer care for others. Therefore, we need a daily routine that includes daily prayer, the Eucharist, and conversation with the Lord. Life also needs moments of silence, Francis noted. “Everyone needs a break. Let us beware of those who are always active, always at the center, who, because of their excessive zeal, do not even rest or take care of themselves.” “Let us not be afraid to change, to change the old order, to renew the vocabulary of faith, to learn that carrying out the mission does not depend on human strategies, but is a matter of faith and passion for the Gospel and the Kingdom of God.” (SAK / Vatican News) December 15, 2024